Famous Missourians

Which famous Missourian wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

• Mark Twain

• Tennessee Williams

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

Identify the correct sentence:

• Mark Twain was born in Missouri, he wrote many famous books.

• Mark Twain, born in Missouri, wrote many famous books.

• Mark Twain born in Missouri wrote many famous books.

• Mark Twain, was born in Missouri wrote many famous books.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a synonym for 'famous' as used in the context of 'famous Missourians'?

• Obscure

• Renowned

• Unknown

• Ordinary

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main theme of 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams, a famous Missourian?

• Adventure

• Family dynamics

• Science fiction

• Historical events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choose the correct verb form: 'Maya Angelou, a famous Missourian, _____ many inspiring poems.'

• write

• writes

• wrote

• writing

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which famous Missourian is known for the quote, 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others'?

• Mark Twain

• Tennessee Williams

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'Mark Twain's words painted vivid pictures of life along the Mississippi.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Langston Hughes, a famous Missourian, were a poet.

• Langston Hughes, a famous Missourian, was a poet.

• Langston Hughes a famous Missourian was a poet.

• Langston Hughes, a famous Missourian was a poet.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What genre is 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Adventure

• Romance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which famous Missourian wrote plays that often explore the human condition and family relationships?

• Mark Twain

• Tennessee Williams

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9