How did Esther's view of the world compare to that of most people around her?

unlike people she believed change was good idea and possible

It's always darkest before the dawn. What does this proverb mean?

Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve

Why did Esther host a tea party in Wyoming?

to convince candidates to support voting rights for women

The grass always looks greener on the other side of the street. What does this adage mean?

We always think that other people have better things than us

How does "I Could Do That!" compare with "The Role of the Constitution" ?

Both are told by third person narrator

Why did Esther decide to open her FIRST hat shop?

Ladies wanted hats to match the dresses she made

Which conclusion brings together information from BOTH articles?

US citizens who vote can make changes to government

Who is "I Could Do That!" a good title for this article?

It expresses Esther's determined attitude toward life

Why did Esther attend the meetings at the Baptist Church

She didn't believe people should be kept as slaves

Don't count your chickens until they are hatched. What does this adage mean?

Don't be overconfident of success

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. What does this adage mean?

Keep working until you finally reach your goal

Why did Esther decide to move to Illinois?

to claim the land her husband owned

Better safe than sorry. What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't take any unnecessary risks

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1
How did Esther's view of the world compare to that of most people around her?
Esther believed some things weren't worth fighting for
Like Esther, most people hoped change could improve life
unlike people she believed change was good idea and possible
Like most people, she believed traditional role of women
2
It's always darkest before the dawn. What does this proverb mean?
Life gets boring when every day is just like the one before
Most people are afraid of the dark for a good reason
Don't try anything new when you should be asleep
Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve
3
The principle denied our request for a meeting. What does "denied" mean?
considered
understood
delayed
refused
4
Why did Esther host a tea party in Wyoming?
to convince candidates to support voting rights for women
to convince voters to elect her to the office of judge
to convince people to shop in her store
To convince people to like her
5
The grass always looks greener on the other side of the street. What does this adage mean?
Some people are luckier in life than others
To improve your life study what other people do
We always think that other people have better things than us
Some people care more about their homes than others do
6
How does "I Could Do That!" compare with "The Role of the Constitution" ?
One is first hand account, other is second hand account
one is first hand narrative, the other is second hand
both are told by first person narrator
Both are told by third person narrator
7
Any disorderly students will be sent to the office. What does "disorderly" mean?
dirty
older
unruly
messy
8
Why did Esther decide to open her FIRST hat shop?
Her husband was not able to earn enough money
she wanted to meet political candidates through their wives
Her father told her that she could
Ladies wanted hats to match the dresses she made
9
Which conclusion brings together information from BOTH articles?
The right to vote is not a useful right
President is leader of the executive branch of government
Women got the right to vote because of one woman
US citizens who vote can make changes to government
10
Who is "I Could Do That!" a good title for this article?
It conveys how people in the 1800's felt about women
It conveys the spirit of the antislavery movement in 1800
It expresses Esther's determined attitude toward life
It expresses the attitude of most women in Wyoming
11
Why did Esther attend the meetings at the Baptist Church
She didn't believe people should be kept as slaves
She didn't believe that women should be able to vote
She didn't believe that only men should be able to own land
She didn't believe the US should fight in a war
12
Don't count your chickens until they are hatched. What does this adage mean?
Don't be afraid to try
Don't go into business unless you know math
Don't be overconfident of success
Don't try to do something you've never done before
13
Will the school board approve the new textbooks? What does "approve" mean?
put away for later use
write a final copy for a book
agree officially to something
deliver things to people
14
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. What does this adage mean?
Don't be afraid to start something new
If you don't win, it is your own fault
Keep working until you finally reach your goal
Do something twice before quitting
15
One day, Esther read a proclamation tacked to a wall. What does proclamation mean?
official announcement
advertisement
news story
personal notice
16
First a bill is introduced to legislature to allow women to vote. What does "bill" mean?
official order from the governor
statement of money owed
announcement of an opportunity
proposal for a new law
17
Why did Esther decide to move to Illinois?
to vote there
to run for office there
to live near her father
to claim the land her husband owned
18
Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals. What does "intelligent" mean?
dangerous
kind
smart
curious
19
The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor. What does "polls" mean?
places to cast votes
people running for public office
places where meetings are held
ballots that voters use
20
Better safe than sorry. What is the meaning of the adage below?
Don't take any unnecessary risks
To be successful, you need a dream
You need to apologize if you hurt someone
Be satisfied with what you have

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