Understanding Memoirs and Their Context

Understanding Memoirs and Their Context

9th Grade

17 Qs

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Understanding Memoirs and Their Context

Understanding Memoirs and Their Context

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.6.6, RL.6.2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Laura Ketchersid

Used 3+ times

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17 questions

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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A historical document with objective facts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

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