The Alamo's Fight- page 292- 295

What is the main idea of the passage about the events in San Antonio?

• The Texians are preparing for a festival in San Antonio.

• The Texians are preparing for a battle against Santa Anna's forces.

• The Texians are planning to move to Louisiana.

• The Texians are negotiating peace with Santa Anna.

Which detail from the text supports the idea that the Texians were preparing for a long siege?

• "You were born in Louisiana."

• "You think Santa Anna’s strict laws are unfair."

• "Some men lead cows into the back pen. Others cart corn into storage rooms."

• "You lift him through the window."

What inference can be made about the Texians' feelings towards Santa Anna?

• They admire him.

• They are indifferent to him.

• They fear him.

• They view him as a tyrant.

What is the significance of the red flag raised by the Mexicans?

• It signals a celebration.

• It indicates a request for surrender.

• It marks the beginning of a truce.

• It shows a sign of peace.

How does the author describe the structure of the events in the passage?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Comparison and contrast

What role does William Travis play in the events described in the passage?

• He is a messenger.

• He is a leader of the Texian forces.

• He is a Mexican spy.

• He is a local farmer.

Why did the protagonist send his family to Louisiana?

• To visit relatives.

• To keep them safe from the impending battle.

• To start a new life.

• To buy more land.

What evidence from the text suggests that the Alamo was not in perfect condition?

• "The Alamo’s front gates have already been locked."

• "Some buildings in the Alamo don’t have roofs, and the tall walls surrounding the buildings are crumbling."

• "You see Almaron Dickinson struggling with the cannons."

• "You rush to Dickinson’s side."

What is the main problem faced by the Texians in the passage?

• Lack of food supplies.

• The illness of Jim Bowie.

• The approaching Mexican army led by Santa Anna.

• The need to find more volunteers.

What strategic action did the protagonist take to help the Texians?

• He negotiated with Santa Anna.

• He gathered supplies from La Villita.

• He sent a message to Louisiana.

• He built new walls for the Alamo.