What is Kennedy's purpose in the text
John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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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