My Brother Martin Review

What is a Reverend?

• A. church leader

• B. traveling musician

• C. government official

• D. speech writer

What does the word Ancestors mean?

• future business goals

• favorite activities

• summer vacation

• past family members

They have been in business for generations.

How many years is a generation?

• A. about 30-year periods

• B. about 100-year periods

• C. about 2-year periods

• D. about 5-year periods

The mother hen is ______ her chicks.

(Synonym for shield)

• admiring

• protecting

• parading

• grooming

I avoided that cliff.

What is another word for avoided?

• A. drew pictures of

• B. paid attention to

• C. stayed away from

• D. climbed down from

Please put the table by the ______.

(Word that means stage)

• entrance

• platform

• bookcase

• microphone

John gave us numerous excuses.

What is another word for numerous?

• several

• excellent

• ridiculous

• annoying

Which of the following is an opinion from the selection?

• Christine was born earlier than expected.

• The King children's father was an important minister.

• The King children grew up in their grandparent's home.

• Christine and her brothers played the piano.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• to describe the childhood of a famous person

• to explain why it is important for children to behave

• to tell how to become a professional musician

• to persuade parents to watch their children more closely

Which of the following is a main idea from the selection?

• The King children grew up when laws kept black and white people apart.

• The King children hardly ever went to picture shows or Grant Park.

• The King children played pranks on people that walked down the street.

• The King children stayed close to home so they would be protected.