She persisted

Which word in the passage means to keep going and not give up, even when things are difficult?

• A) obedient

• B) persistent

• C) careless

• D) friendly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did Ruby Bridges do that showed she was determined to get an education, despite facing challenges?

• A) She pretended to be sick and didn't go to school.

• B) She refused to go to school.

• C) She walked to an all-white school through angry protesters.

• D) She changed her last name to sound Russian.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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What can you conclude about the book "She Persisted" based on the information in the passage?

• A) It's a book about boys who faced challenges.

• B) It's a book about girls who overcame obstacles.

• C) It's a book about famous scientists.

• D) It's a book about space exploration.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which phrase from the passage is an example of figurative language that means to work very hard?

• A) "took risks"

• B) "became a media superstar"

• C) "used her story to help fight"

• D) "put a man on the moon"

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

In the passage, what does the phrase "taking a stand" mean?

• A) Standing up and not sitting down.

• B) Making a decision about where to go.

• C) Standing for what is right and not giving in to something wrong.

• D) Standing in line with a group of people.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Based on the video script, what is the main message the author is trying to convey to young girls?

• Young girls should never pursue their dreams.

• Young girls should listen to others and be quiet.

• Young girls should persist and follow their dreams.

• Young girls should only choose careers that are popular.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which of the 13 American women in the video script faced discrimination and adversity because of their gender or ethnicity?

• Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly, and Florence Griffith Joyner

• Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, and Sally Ride

• Clara Lemlich, Margaret Chase Smith, and Sonia Sotomayor

• Helen Keller, Ruby Bridges, and Oprah Winfrey

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which woman in the video script is most directly associated with advocating for the rights of people with disabilities?

• Harriet Tubman

• Helen Keller

• Virginia Apgar

• Ruby Bridges

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Who was the first American woman to travel into space, and what did she do to support other young women in pursuing their dreams?

• Harriet Tubman; She encouraged young women to become astronauts.

• Florence Griffith Joyner; She set world records for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints.

• Sally Ride; She became the first American woman in space and created programs for girls in science and engineering.

• Oprah Winfrey; She hosted a popular talk show.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

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Which woman from the video script faced discrimination based on her Native American heritage and went on to become the first great American prima ballerina?

• Virginia Apgar

• Clara Lemlich

• Maria Tallchief

• Sonia Sotomayor

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7