Which detail supports the idea that Peale had a sense of humor?

He framed his painting in a real doorframe.

What is the main idea of the selection?

Peale lived an interesting and varied life.

Which of the following sentences from the passage contains an opinion?

The picture looked completely real.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

Peale painted a portrait that looked real.

The Constitution is in a museum.

document stating a system of laws

Why did Peale open a museum in Philadelphia?

to share his interests in science and art

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

Peale worked at several different jobs.

Which detail supports the idea that Peale was very intelligent?

He was a painter, scientist, an inventor, and a politician.

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1
The hikers cried out joyously when the rescue party arrived.
in a joyless way
with less joy than usual
with more joy than usual
in a joyful manner
2
The girl spoke the words solemnly.
slowly
seriously
angrily
frantically
3
Which detail supports the idea that Peale had a sense of humor?
He framed his painting in a real doorframe.
He was married twice and had several children.
He was not good at fixing clocks or making saddles.
He fought in the American army.
4
Our class is learning about city politics.
liberties
ceremonies
government
headquarters
5
My brother reacted angrily when I lost his baseball glove.
in an angry way
with more anger
in a less angry way
without any anger
6
What is the main idea of the selection?
Peale had a strong sense of humor.
Peale fought in the American army.
Peale lived an interesting and varied life.
Peale and General Washington were good friends.
7
Which of the following sentences from the passage contains an opinion?
Charles Wilson Peale was an American painter.
The Museum included many exhibitions on science and art.
The picture looked completely real.
Peale was married twice and had many sons and daughters.
8
What is the main idea of paragraph 6?
Peale painted a portrait of two of his sons.
Peale painted a portrait that looked real.
Peale's sons wanted to play a joke on him.
Peale wanted to play a joke with his painting.
9
Soon after moving to Philadelphia, Peale
began making saddles.
joined the army.
opened a museum.
painted a picture of his sons.
10
The Constitution is in a museum.
sculpture of four presidents
painting showing beautiful scenery
document stating a system of laws
object from prehistoric times
11
The toddler walked clumsily across the room.
in a clumsy fashion
in a less clumsy way
without being clumsy
in a careful way
12
The stars shined brightly in the night sky.
with total brightness
with little brightness
with brightness
without brightness
13
Amy yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
in a sleepy way
while still asleep
in a lively way
not having sleep at all
14
The event was a howling success.
tremendous
celebrated
overnight
particular
15
We have a humble home.
modest
sturdy
decorative
comfortable
16
Why did Peale open a museum in Philadelphia?
to play a joke on General Washington
to show his support for American independence
to give his sons and daughters something to do
to share his interests in science and art
17
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Peale decided to become a painter.
Peale worked at several different jobs.
Peale was born in Maryland.
Peale did not like repairing clocks
18
She is vain about her appearance.
jealous
discouraged
patient
prideful
19
Which detail supports the idea that Peale was very intelligent?
He had several children who become scientists and painters.
He was a painter, scientist, an inventor, and a politician.
He liked to play jokes on people.
He fought for his country during the war.
20
It is your responsibility to feed the dog.
goal
excuse
duty
decision

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