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

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 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

Why did Esther host a tea party in Wyoming?

to convince candidates to support voting rights for women

Which conclusion brings together information from BOTH articles?

US citizens who vote can make changes to government

Why did Esther decide to open her FIRST hat shop?

Ladies wanted hats to match the dresses she made

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

Both are told by third person narrator

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

Keep working until you finally reach your goal

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

It expresses Esther's determined attitude toward life

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

Don't be overconfident of success

Why did Esther attend the meetings at the Baptist Church

She didn't believe people should be kept as slaves

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

Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve

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

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