AP Exam DBQ Structure Quiz

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in a DBQ essay?

• To conclude the essay

• To analyze the complexity of the topic

• To provide historical context and present the thesis statement

• To summarize the documents

How many body paragraphs are typically included in a DBQ essay?

• Two

• Three

• It varies based on the argument

• Four

What is the purpose of sourcing documents in a DBQ essay?

• To provide additional historical evidence beyond the documents

• To summarize the content of the documents

• To analyze the author's intentions

• To conclude the essay

What is the main focus of the second body paragraph in a DBQ essay?

• Analyzing the complexity of the topic

• Discussing a specific category of the argument

• Introducing the thesis statement

• Providing evidence beyond the documents

What is the purpose of including evidence beyond the documents in a DBQ essay?

• To summarize the content of the documents

• To demonstrate historical analysis skills

• To provide a conclusion for the essay

• To analyze the author's intentions

What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph in a DBQ essay?

• No conclusion paragraph is required

• To provide historical context and present the thesis statement

• To summarize the documents

• To analyze the complexity of the topic

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in a DBQ essay?

• To summarize the documents

• To provide historical context and present the thesis statement

• To analyze the complexity of the topic

• To conclude the essay

What is the purpose of the contextualization in the first paragraph of a DBQ essay?

• To summarize the documents

• To provide historical context and present the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay

• To analyze the complexity of the topic

What is the main focus of the third body paragraph in a DBQ essay?

What is the purpose of sourcing documents in a DBQ essay?

• To analyze the author's intentions

• To provide additional historical evidence beyond the documents

• To conclude the essay

• To summarize the content of the documents