Marching Toward a Dream/She Wants to Change the World Retest

What does the word justice mean in the sentence “Tom set off with his friends, waving a sign that said ‘Justice for All’”?

• ability to share one’s opinion

• belief that some races are better than others

• joining together of people to support or reject an idea or issue

• equal rights and fair treatment

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Why is the information presented in “Terrifying Violence” important to the text?

• A. It describes violence that took place at the March on Washington.

• B. It shows reasons why the March on Washington was needed.

• C. It tells about nice treatment Black people faced during the time of Jim Crow laws.

• D. It explains how people peacefully protested unfair treatment.

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Which of the following sections tell how people worked toward civil rights leading up to the March on Washington?

• A. “Terrifying Violence”

• B. “Violent Protests”

• C. “Young Freedom Fighters”

• D. “The Dream Lives On”

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Yolanda Renee King’s activism was first inspired by ________.

• her parents

• her community

• books

• school

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Both Tom Ellison and Yolanda believe ________.

• A. protests are the only way to create change

• B. being brave can be dangerous

• C. all issues of the past have been solved

• D. young people can make a difference

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The March on Washington was an important event because:

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Compare and contrast how Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King have made a difference. Use details from both texts to support your answer.

• Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King have both made a difference by advocating for social justice and equality.

• Tom Ellison has focused on environmental issues, while Yolanda Renee King has worked on educational reform.

• Both Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King have contributed to technological advancements.

• Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King have made a difference by promoting health and wellness.

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The sidebar “Young Freedom Fighters” tells about ________.

• important people in the civil rights movement

• events at the March on Washington

• demands for and steps toward inequality

• 
  where the March on Washington was

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The Realize the Dream movement is meant to motivate people to ________.

• donate money

• volunteer

• protest

• meet their heroes

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Which sentences from the texts support that young people can make a difference?

• “Crowds of angry, racist people were expected to show up and threaten the protesters.”

• “This new law officially banned segregation and discrimination based on race.”

• "You’re not going to be an active part of the future if you’re not an active part of the present.”

• “If we all don't do our small part, we can have a big effect.”

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