Why did we read this article?

b/c it suggests Jefferson would struggle if he were released

In Paragraph 6, what purpose does the Chatman quote serve?

offers a personal example of problems former prisoners have

Based on Paragraph 6, what can the reader infer?

life can be difficult after being released from prison

Based on Paragraph 5, what can the reader infer about Ngozi Ndulue?

he believes historical events have long-term impacts

Based on Paragraph 4, what is true about the 13th Amendment?

It contributed to forced labor today

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1
Why did we read this article?
b/c it proves racism has increased since segregation
b/c it provides details of many important court cases
b/c it suggests Jefferson would struggle if he were released
b/c Grant experienced similar problems after escaping prison
2
In Paragraph 6, what purpose does the Chatman quote serve?
provides evidence that denies the author's claim
offers a personal example of problems former prisoners have
compares a bank to a jail
explains how poor most prisoners are
3
Which of the following will help you the most in terms of getting into college?
SAT scores and GPA
reading and writing skills
GPA and letters of recommendation
community service
4
In Paragraph 9, what does "shortfall" mean?
scarcity
increase
violation
danger
5
Based on Paragraph 6, what can the reader infer?
prisons provide less free labor than corporations
hope is not an option for former prisoners
life can be difficult after being released from prison
success for former prisoners depends on race and gender
6
In Paragraph 6, what does "subjugation" mean?
denial
delay
topic
abuse
7
What literary device is used in Paragraph 3?
personification
juxtaposition
hyperbole
foreshadow
8
What literary device summarizes Paragraph 1?
metaphor
juxtaposition
hyperbole
irony
9
Based on the word "convenient" in Paragraph 8, how could the author's tone be described?
distressed
threatening
overwhelmed
hopeful
10
What is 24 x 3 x 10 (Pens/pencils only.)
1080
420
1020
720
11
Based on Paragraph 5, what can the reader infer about Ngozi Ndulue?
he became a judge after being a lawyer
he believes historical events have long-term impacts
he is originally from the South
he is opposed to increasing the minimum wage
12
Based on Paragraph 1, how might the author feel?
fearful
frustrated
anxious
fearless
13
In what year did the Civil War end? (No googling.)
1865
1965
1945
1776
14
What purpose does Paragraph 2 serve?
provide evidence to support the author's claim
explain the author's argument
introduce the topic of the article
none of the above
15
In Paragraph 7, what does "toll" mean?
damage
cause
tax
length
16
Based on Paragraph 4, what is true about the 13th Amendment?
It is no longer part of the American Constitution
It was passed 100 years before the Civil War
It contributed to forced labor today
It prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude
17
Which paragraph best supports the claim that prisoners make less money than free men and women?
Paragraph 3
none of the above
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2

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Plantation to Prison (Lesson Before Dying)

17 termsStudBud Administration89 plays

Plantation to Prison (Lesson Before Dying)

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Questions 17

Answers

1
Why did we read this article?
b/c it proves racism has increased since segregation
b/c it provides details of many important court cases
b/c it suggests Jefferson would struggle if he were released
b/c Grant experienced similar problems after escaping prison
2
In Paragraph 6, what purpose does the Chatman quote serve?
provides evidence that denies the author's claim
offers a personal example of problems former prisoners have
compares a bank to a jail
explains how poor most prisoners are
3
Which of the following will help you the most in terms of getting into college?
SAT scores and GPA
reading and writing skills
GPA and letters of recommendation
community service
4
In Paragraph 9, what does "shortfall" mean?
scarcity
increase
violation
danger
5
Based on Paragraph 6, what can the reader infer?
prisons provide less free labor than corporations
hope is not an option for former prisoners
life can be difficult after being released from prison
success for former prisoners depends on race and gender
6
In Paragraph 6, what does "subjugation" mean?
denial
delay
topic
abuse
7
What literary device is used in Paragraph 3?
personification
juxtaposition
hyperbole
foreshadow
8
What literary device summarizes Paragraph 1?
metaphor
juxtaposition
hyperbole
irony
9
Based on the word "convenient" in Paragraph 8, how could the author's tone be described?
distressed
threatening
overwhelmed
hopeful
10
What is 24 x 3 x 10 (Pens/pencils only.)
1080
420
1020
720
11
Based on Paragraph 5, what can the reader infer about Ngozi Ndulue?
he became a judge after being a lawyer
he believes historical events have long-term impacts
he is originally from the South
he is opposed to increasing the minimum wage
12
Based on Paragraph 1, how might the author feel?
fearful
frustrated
anxious
fearless
13
In what year did the Civil War end? (No googling.)
1865
1965
1945
1776
14
What purpose does Paragraph 2 serve?
provide evidence to support the author's claim
explain the author's argument
introduce the topic of the article
none of the above
15
In Paragraph 7, what does "toll" mean?
damage
cause
tax
length
16
Based on Paragraph 4, what is true about the 13th Amendment?
It is no longer part of the American Constitution
It was passed 100 years before the Civil War
It contributed to forced labor today
It prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude
17
Which paragraph best supports the claim that prisoners make less money than free men and women?
Paragraph 3
none of the above
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2