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

offers a personal example of problems former prisoners have

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

Why did we read this article?

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

Based on Paragraph 6, what can the reader infer?

life can be difficult after being released from prison

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Plantation to Prison (Lesson Before Dying)

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

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