3rd CCH Reading Midexam

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, loved cats. He played with them for hours. When Mary Todd, Lincoln's wife, was asked if her husband had a hobby, she answered, "Cats!"

QUESTION: Mary and Lincoln had a passion for cats.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, loved cats. He played with them for hours. When Mary Todd, Lincoln's wife, was asked if her husband had a hobby, she answered, "Cats!"

QUESTION: What did Abraham Lincoln enjoy doing ?

• He enjoyed spending time alone.

• He liked having fun with pets.

• He loved playing with cards.

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, loved cats. He played with them for hours. When Mary Todd, Lincoln's wife, was asked if her husband had a hobby, she answered, "Cats!"

QUESTION: What was Mary's hobby?

• It was not mentioned.

• She didn't have any.

• The same as her husband's.

Near the end of the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family went to visit General Grant in Virginia. Abraham Lincoln was surprised to find three tiny kittens at the office. He picked them up, placed them in his lap, and said to them, "Poor little things, don't cry.

QUESTION: When did General Grant meet with Lincoln?

• before the Civil war.

• During the Civil war.

• after the civil war

Near the end of the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family went to visit General Grant in Virginia. Abraham Lincoln was surprised to find three tiny kittens at the office. He picked them up, placed them in his lap, and said to them, "Poor little things, don't cry.

QUESTION: Where did Lincoln find some kittens?

• At Grant's place

• in Virginia's job

• in a government office

Near the end of the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family went to visit General Grant in Virginia. Abraham Lincoln was surprised to find three tiny kittens at the office. He picked them up, placed them in his lap, and said to them, "Poor little things, don't cry."

QUESTION: How did Lincoln speak to the cats?

• with surprise

• with indifference

• in a nice manner

When he learned that the kittens' mother was dead, he made sure the kittens would get food and a good home. Although cats were his favorite, Abraham Lincoln loved all animals.

QUESTION: What happened to the kittens' mother?

• His mother was dead.

• You mother got food.

• Their mom died.

When he learned that the kittens' mother was dead, he made sure the kittens would get food and a good home. Although cats were his favorite, Abraham Lincoln loved all animals.

QUESTION: Among all the animals, Lincoln preferred cats.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT MENTIONED

He had a dog named Fido, goats named Nanny and Nanko, a horse named Old Bob, a pet turkey, and rabbits too. They all lived at the White House along with Tabby, who became the first White House cat.

QUESTION: How many pets did Abraham Lincoln have?

• More than 6

• Less than 10

• Only 9

He had a dog named Fido, goats named Nanny and Nanko, a horse named Old Bob, a pet turkey, and rabbits too. They all lived at the White House along with Tabby, who became the first White House cat.

QUESTION: Who was the first White House pet?

• Tobby

• Fido

• Not mentioned