Spies in Petticoats

Spies in Petticoats

5th - 6th Grade

6 Qs

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Spies in Petticoats

Spies in Petticoats

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Tasha Robinson

Used 40+ times

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

1. Which quotation states a central idea? A “Women of all ages worked as spies on both sides during the Civil War (1861–1865). They had some advantages in those roles.” (paragraph 1) B “As soldiers learned about female agents, however, women were more likely to be stopped. Here’s a look at some women who served as spies during the Civil War.”

A “Women of all ages worked as spies on both sides during the Civil War (1861–1865). They had some advantages in those roles.” (paragraph 1)

B “As soldiers learned about female agents, however, women were more likely to be stopped. Here’s a look at some women who served as spies during the Civil War.” (paragraph 1)

C “But she strongly believed that the South had a constitutional right to secede from the Union. She vowed to help the Confederacy achieve that goal.” (paragraph 2)

D “Union secret detective Allan Pinkerton grew suspicious of Greenhow and eventually arrested her. She was ordered to leave the North.” (paragraph 2)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word reluctant in paragraph 1?

A excluded

B fearful

C hesitant

D motivated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the information in the text, what inference can be drawn about women in wartime?

A Women were not permitted to fight alongside men, but women wanted to support war efforts

B Women were not believed to be intelligent enough to spy or accomplish secret missions.

C Women preferred to work with other women during dangerous missions, but they often had to rely on men instead.

D Women as young as teenagers were able to gather intelligence and secrets.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do the authors develop the idea that women were successful spies during the Civil War?

A by presenting facts and statistics about undetected women spies of the war

B by providing examples of the ways in which women sacrificed their lives in order to support war efforts

C by describing the ways in which women were able to gather and transmit important information during the war

D by retelling the events of prominent battles supported by women during the war

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the authors’ purpose for writing this text?

A to describe how women helped the North win the Civil War

B to highlight the most famous women spies in history

C to inform readers about notable women spies during the Civil War

D to explain to readers the ways in which women spies transmit secret messages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which quotation supports the claim that spy work was dangerous?

A “She volunteered in the city’s Libby Prison, where she learned information from Union prisoners. She led an efficient group of spies.” (paragraph 3)

B “Belle Boyd was 18 years old when Union troops invaded her hometown in western Virginia.” (paragraph 5)

C “Tubman also convinced other brave African Americans to join her as spies, even though they risked death if they were caught.” (paragraph 6)

D “Willard had fallen in love with Ford and tried to get her freed. She was released after she took a loyalty oath.” (paragraph 7)