Unit 3 Interim Test
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Cathy Farrell
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "charted the course for the nation" mean as it is used in paragraph 1 of the passage?
ran for office
fought for more freedom
moved to a country
planned for the future
2.
Multiple Choice
Which of the phrases from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of "charted the course for the nation"?
made man great contributions
establishing the laws
guide citizens for years to come
one of history's great thinkers
3.
Multiple Choice
The author thinks that Madison has not been recognized enough for his accomplishments, while other presidents may have been recognized too much for theirs. Which sentence from the passage best supports the above statement?
It was in this position that he first met Thomas Jefferson, who would become Madison's lifelong friend and ally.
When Thomas Jefferson was elected the nation's third president, Madison became his secretary of state.
Instead, most people give credit for the Louisiana Purchase to Thomas Jefferson.
Unfortunately, many people remember Madison primarily for this tragic event.
4.
Multiple Choice
Read the sentence below.
"Madison also helped citizens endure the long difficult war..."
What does the word "endure" most likely mean?
live through
plan for
fight in
escape in
5.
Multiple Choice
Read these sentences from the passage.
The youngest representative in the group, Madison attended the congress meetings for four years beginning in 1780. He helped make many critical decisions during these meetings. Meanwhile, his friend Thomas Jefferson only attended congress for about two years.
Why does the author most likely include these lines in the passage?
to suggest that Madison did more than Jefferson
to describe the decisions made by leaders of the past
to compare leaders from long ago with leaders today
to show that Madison and Jefferson were friends
6.
Multiple Choice
How does paragraph 10 help to develop the ideas in the passage?
It introduces important new arguments into the passage.
It offers readers an alternative view of the author's opinions.
It reminds readers of the author's most important points.
It compares two different people mentioned in the passage.
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