
Understanding Memoirs and Their Context

Quiz
•
English
•
9th Grade
•
Easy
Standards-aligned

Laura Ketchersid
Used 3+ times
FREE Resource
17 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a memoir?
A fictional story based on real events
A personal account of specific events in the author’s life
A historical document with objective facts
A persuasive essay
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is With a Little Help From My Friends considered a memoir?
It is a historical analysis of immigration
It shares the author's personal experiences and reflections
It is an imaginative retelling of someone else’s story
It is written in third-person and focuses on facts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one key characteristic of a memoir?
First-person narration and personal reflection
A focus on scientific discoveries
The use of fictional characters
A formal and detached writing style
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major theme in Dumas’s memoir?
The power of education in shaping a career
The challenges and benefits of immigration and friendship
The importance of financial success
The dangers of moving to a foreign country
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the tone of With a Little Help From My Friends?
Serious and academic
Humorous and reflective
Angry and bitter
Mysterious and suspenseful
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What social issue does Dumas explore in her memoir?
The struggle of balancing cultural identity while assimilating
The difficulty of finding a high-paying job in a new country
The problem of making friends in adulthood
The challenges of running a business in America
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical context influences Dumas’s experiences in the memoir?
The Cold War and its effects on international relations
The immigration of Iranian families to the United States
The Industrial Revolution and its impact on families
The expansion of the United States in the 1800s
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
20 questions
Brown Girl Dreaming

Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Memoir Elements & Characteristics Quiz

Quiz
•
9th Grade - University
17 questions
Personal Narrative

Quiz
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Memoir

Quiz
•
7th Grade - University
15 questions
Memoir vs Autobiography

Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
21 questions
Memoir

Quiz
•
7th - 10th Grade
15 questions
Autobiography, Biography, Memoir

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Unit 1: Personal Narrative

Quiz
•
KG - University
Popular Resources on Quizizz
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade