Intro - Other Wes Moore
Authored by Laura Johnson
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event sparked the author's interest in the other Wes Moore?
seeing him in the news
hearing about him from a friend
meeting him in person
reading his obituary
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false? The author knew the Other Wes growing up.
true
false
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the introduction, what is the theme of this story?
The importance of education
the role of family in shaping a person's life
choices and accountability in a person's life
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's background, based on what we read in the introduction?
he grew up in a wealthy family
he was academically and personally successful
he struggled with legal issues
he regrets his past
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the author contact the Other Wes in prison?
went to see him
called him
sent a lawyer to speak with him
sent a letter
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the 8 chapters of the book organized?
"corresponding to 8 years that had a decisive impact on [each Wes Moore's] respective lives"
organized around legal altercations
each chapter alternates telling one person's story
organized around "precarious places in this country"
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By what process did Wes Moore go about creating this book?
interviews with families, drug dealers, police officers, teachers, and others
historical research
other Wes's participation and interviews
all of these
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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