Nonfiction Interim Practice

Nonfiction Interim Practice

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Nonfiction Interim Practice

Nonfiction Interim Practice

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.3

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jessica Fowler

Used 6+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the excerpt, how does P.T. Barnum suggest the term “humbug” is generally understood by the public? (AKS 10)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which excerpt from the text supports the inference that Barnum intends to use a broader definition of "humbug" in his discussions, beyond just "impositions under fair pretences"? (AKS 10)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main ideas Barnum discusses about "humbug" and how people use this term? (AKS 11)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a choice that Barnum made to make his claim more relatable for the reader? (AKS 12)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

How do the central ideas about the term "humbug" develop and interact throughout the text? (AKS 13)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In the excerpt, which phrase best demonstrates the connotative meaning of "humbug" as used by Barnum? (AKS 13)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In the context of the excerpt, why does Barnum repeatedly bring up Webster's Dictionary when discussing "humbug"? (AKS 13)

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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