What role do quotations play in the text?

They add authentic voices to the narrative

They provide entertainment only

How does the author structure compare and contrast sections like p. 32-35?

With clear side-by-side contrasts

Through chronological order only

What is the purpose of the map on p. 13?

To illustrate to the reader how large the British Empire was

To visually capture where the most deaths were during the American Revolution

To persuade the reader to realize how wrong the British were in taxing the colonies

To entertain the reader with extra information to go with the George III background

The author labeled one section “Rebels and Redcoats." What is the effect of the connotation of these words?

It signals a conflict on how the sides saw each other

It shows that the war was unfair on the American side

It creates a playful and carefree tone

It explains the cause of the war

In a section describing King George III’s life, the author shows him as intelligent and hardworking. What purpose does this serve?

To surprise readers and challenge assumptions

To prove he didn’t cause the war

To compare him to George Washington’s farming life

In one section, the author uses bold text and headings. What is the effect of this feature?

It highlights key ideas and guides readers through the text

It replaces the need for reading the full section

It's just for stylistic purposes

How do the contrasting depictions of George Washington and King George III reflect the author's purpose?

They encourage readers to see both leaders as complex individuals

They show bias toward George Washington

They highlight historical inaccuracies

They prove the king was at fault for everything

According to the text, how did British colonists initially view King George III?

They viewed him as their beloved monarch

They saw him as a military threat

How does the text present George Washington's leadership style compared to King George III's according to the captions on pages 26-27?

Washington is portrayed as a leader who fought for without really wanting anything in return

Both are portrayed as equally tyrannical

Washington is shown as more interested in wealth than leadership

King George is portrayed as more democratic

What perspective does the text provide about taxation of the colonies on p. 18?

Both British and American perspectives are explained

Only the American viewpoint is presented

Only the British viewpoint is presented

The topic is not discussed in the text

How does the author help readers understand both sides of the conflict?

By providing direct quotes and viewpoints from both sides

By using biased language favoring the Americans

By focusing only on military battles

By avoiding controversial topics

How does the author present the character of King George III?

As a complex figure with both positive and negative qualities

As a perfect and flawless ruler

As an insignificant historical figure

What technique does the author use to compare the two Georges' beliefs about monarchy on page 9?

She presents the Georges as very similar in the beginning

She only presents facts about George Washington because he clearly did not ever want a king.

She ignores their political beliefs entirely

She presents emotional arguments without evidence

What is the most likely reason the author compares the conflict between George Washington and King George III to a “battle of wills”?

To highlight the mental and emotional struggle between opposing leaders

To emphasize the physical violence of war

To show both leaders had powerful armies

To suggest they were too proud to communicate

The author uses the phrase “the spark that ignited a revolution.” What is the effect of this metaphor?

It compares a small event to something with a large impact

It shows the war was accidental

It emphasizes the importance of fire in warfare

It downplays the cause of the war

Which sentence from the text most clearly shows a neutral connotation toward both leaders?

C. “Both Georges believed they were fighting for the good of their people.”

A. “King George ruled with a stubborn will.”

B. “George Washington led his ragged army into battle with hope.”

D. “The king’s arrogance knew no bounds.”

What does the word patriotism most closely mean in the context of the American colonies?

Loyalty to one’s own country or cause

In the metaphor “a storm was brewing across the Atlantic,” what is the figurative meaning of storm?

C. A growing conflict or unrest

The term monarchy appears in the section on the British system of government. Based on the Latin root "arch" (meaning rule or leader), what does monarchy mean?

Rule by a single person or king

Government led by representatives

Why does the author use the phrase “he wore the crown, but not the hearts of the people”?

To emphasize that the colonists no longer felt loyalty to him

To suggest King George was unpopular among his own people

To show that the king lacked emotional intelligence

To describe a shift in political power in England

How does the author use contrast between the two Georges to support the book’s overall purpose?

To show there were two sides with different goals and motivations

To prove that George Washington was right

To entertain the reader with historical trivia

To encourage readers to become historians

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George vs. George Text Analysis Assessment

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8th Grade

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CCSS

RI.8.6, RI.1.5, RL.8.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall purpose of George vs. George?

To provide entertainment value only

To show what historical figures looked like

To demonstrate battle formations

To create a balanced visual representation of both perspectives

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does the author use text features to compare the two Georges on pages 12-15?

Through side-by-side biographical information

By using different fonts for each George and subheadings to separate the informaiton

Through chronological storytelling and graphs

By separating their stories into two parts of the same chapter

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author use primary source documents in the text?

To give the reader a organized second person view of the time

To provide firsthand accounts and authenticity

To show the written documents that George III and George Washington created

They are not used in the text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What purpose do the captions serve beneath the illustrations on page 16-17?

They identify the artist of the concept

They provide additional historical context on how the governments were organized

They show the reader the chronological timeline for events in government

They list who is in each picture

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What function does the map on p. 31 serve?

They show battle locations only

They show how the colonists won the Battle of Bunker Hill

They provide geographical context for battles and where everyone was

They show modern boundaries for the American Revolution war

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What purpose do the sidebars with cartoon captions giving quotes serve in the text?

To provide additional historical context so the reader could see both perspectives

To fill empty space

To list the sources of the main text on the page

To show how the Americans were right to rebel

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does the author use color in the illustrations?

Randomly without purpose

To differentiate between armies

To create emotional impact

Colors are not used

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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