Wista Reading Questions
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the main points that the author seeks to make in
the passage is that westward expansion:
was never attempted prior to the Lewis and Clark
expedition.
was a challenging but important aspect of the growth
of the United States
led to the discovery of many new and dangerous
Indian tribes.
resulted in the development of the corps of volunteers
for “North Western Discovery.”
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The focus of the passage can best be summarized as a
study of both the:
Lewis and Clark Expedition and the characteristics
of the United States in the early 1800s.
history of Midwest development and the Lewis and
Clark Expedition.
Lewis and Clark Expedition and the legendary
Northwest Passage.
losses and difficulties faced by the Lewis and Clark
Expedition.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the information presented in the passage,
which of the following best describes the relationship
between the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the settlers
who came after them?
Everyone to follow the Expedition used Lewis and
Clark’s water route.
The settlers who went west after the Expedition were
much more cautious.
Both the Lewis and Clark expedition and the future
settlers suffered great losses.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition gave others confidence
to head West.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, the motivation for the Lewis
and Clark Expedition was to:
make money.
catalog the animals of North America.
discover a water route to the Pacific.
reach the Rocky Mountains.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As it is used in the 2nd paragraph (lines 22–32), the
word party most nearly means:
a joyous celebration.
a group of people setting out on a trip.
a segment of the population.
a meeting to discuss business matters.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As it is depicted in the passage, the initial mood of the
Lewis and Clark expedition can best be described as:
hopelessly discouraged.
eagerly determined.
remarkably cautious.
overtly happy.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It can be inferred that the word forge as it is used in
Paragraph 5 (lines 55–65) refers to:
creating new tools out of metal.
searching for food.
continuing a journey.
crossing a river on foot.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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