Citizens at Work
  • 1. What is the genre for this selection?
A) historical fiction
B) folktale
C) autobiography
D) nonfiction
  • 2. How did Sam Houston help as a leader?
A) He led Texans in their fight for independence.
B) He created the first steam powered locomotive.
C) He helped write the Declaration of Independence.
D) Sam Houston worked with Abraham Lincoln to create fair laws.
  • 3. Which part or region of the country made up the Confederacy?
A) Western
B) Southern
C) Northern
D) Eastern
  • 4. In which war was Sam Houston a leader?
A) Spanish American War
B) World War I
C) Civil War
D) American Revolution
  • 5. What was a problem during the 1930's for many people?
A) A sickness was spreading across many towns and cities.
B) There was a drought and very little water could be found throughout the country.
C) They were out of work.
D) There was a shortage of gasoline.
  • 6. What contribution or help did Lady Bird Johnson make to our country?
A) First Lady Johnson made sure that every family had a car.
B) She worked to get more playground equipment for children.
C) She had new books placed into all school libraries.
D) Her goal was to make the land beautiful and healthful.
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT one of the changes made for country by President Lyndon Johnson?
A) The Committees of Correspondence
B) The Great Society Program
C) Operation Head Start
D) Civil Rights Act
  • 8. What did Barbara Jordan work on to try to make better for citizens?
A) An end to poverty and families being homeless
B) Have roadsides planted with colorful wildflowers
C) Easier voting procedures for those whose first language was not English.
D) Get help for needy families to pay for medical care
  • 9. What area did Annie Dodge Wauneka strive to make better?
A) clothing and shelter for the elderly
B) childhood education
C) public health and medicine issues
D) better food products in grocery stores
  • 10. What is the issue Al Gore is concerned about?
A) healthcare for all people
B) traffic problems in large cities
C) protecting the environment
D) voting rights for young citizens
  • 11. If you wanted to know the meaning of the word, "nation," what part of the book would you refer to?
A) title page
B) index
C) table of contents
D) glossary
  • 12. According to the index, what information would you read about on page 11 in this selection?
A) The Great Society
B) Thurgood Marshall
C) Barbara Jordan
D) environment
  • 13. Reread page 9. What is the main idea of the information on this page?
A) The Highway Beautification Act was denied.
B) President Johnson proposed a program to end poverty called The Great Society.
C) President Johnson was sworn in as President after President Kennedy was killed.
D) Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the Supreme Court.
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