John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

9th Grade

12 Qs

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John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Kennedy's purpose in the text

to persuade the Congress in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

to persuade the students in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

to persuade the government in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the text, Kennedy believes the government can succeed by…

challenging one another

listening to the people

working together

increasing its power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the text, Kennedy wants students to…

finish their education.

work abroad.

explore the world.

vote for him to be President.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the text, Kennedy believes that students…

have a responsibility to help others.

should see the rest of the world.

are leading unfulfilling lives.

don’t appreciate their lives in the US.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

PART A: Why does Senator Kennedy use the phrase “in conclusion” in paragraph 7 of the speech?

to show an effect of something he described in the speech

to highlight the most important past of the speech

to introduce the final statement in the speech

to contrast what he said in the speech

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

PART B: Which detail from the speech best supports the answer to Part A?

“this country can’t possibly move" (Paragraph 5)

“But I also come here tonight” (Paragraph 6)

“therefore, I’ll finish it!” (Paragraph 7)

“There is certainly a greater purpose” (Paragraph 7)

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What subject/topics are addressed throughout the text and audio

Peace Corps

making a difference,

support

public service

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