Lizzie Borden Article #1
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Rebecca Stein
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English
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8th - 12th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements can be supported by this news story?
Mr. Borden is a well respected man in the community.
Lizzie Borden is a suspect in the murder investigation.
The murderer is one of Mr. Borden's business assiciates.
Mr. Borden was responsible with finances.
2.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statments from the article contains the author's OPINION?
"The deed was committed at No. 62 Second Street, where for years, Andrew J Borden and his wife had lived in happiness."
"Miss Borden thinks that the party wanted the store for the sale of liquor, and her father refused."
"The man who had charge of her father's farm was held in the highest respect by Mr. Borden."
"It is presumed, from the easy atttitude in which his body lay, that he was asleep when the deadly blow was struck."
3.
Multiple Choice
The article states: "Since the discovery of the deed the street in front of the house has been blocked by an anxious throng, eagerly waiting for the news of the awful tragedy and vowing vengeance on the assassin." This statement implies all of the following about the citizens EXCEPT:
The citizens view the Bordens as important members of their city.
The citizens just want to see justice for the Bordens.
The citizens suspect foul play within the Borden family.
The citizens are interested in the murder investigation.
4.
Multiple Choice
According to the aricle, all of the following people have been considered or interviewed in the case EXCEPT:
A Portuguese man
Lizzie Borden
Alfred Johnson
An unknown man who wanted to rent Mr. Borden's store
5.
Multiple Choice
The "bogus letter" reveals all of the following to be true about the murder EXCEPT:
The murderer carefully planned the attack.
The murderer was male.
The murderer was familiar with the Bordens.
The murderer did not intend to kill Mrs. Borden.
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