The Brave Women of the Edenton Tea Party
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
111
In the small town of Edenton, North Carolina, a group of brave women decided to take a stand. They were tired of the unfair rules imposed by the British government. So, they came together and signed a petition, promising not to buy any tea or clothes from England until the rules were changed. This may not sound like a big deal today, but back then, tea was a luxury, and not buying it was a significant sacrifice. Also, it was one of the first times women had ever done something like this in America. They didn't throw tea into the harbor like in Boston; they made their point peacefully and powerfully.
Question 1
What did the women in Edenton, North Carolina decide to do?
A
They decided to buy tea and clothes from England
B
They decided to sign a petition against the British government
Explanation. The women in Edenton, North Carolina, came together and signed a petition, promising not to buy any tea or clothes from England until the unfair rules were changed.
C
They decided to throw tea into the harbor
D
They decided to start a war against the British government
E
They decided to move to another town
Question 2
What does the term 'luxury' mean in the context of this passage?
A
A necessity
B
An item of high price and high quality
Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'luxury' refers to something that is not necessary for survival but is desired for comfort or pleasure. In this case, tea was a luxury item.
C
An item of low price
D
A common item
E
A rare item
Question 3
What was the sequence of events in the story?
A
Women bought tea, signed a petition, then stopped buying tea
B
Women signed a petition, stopped buying tea, then threw tea into the harbor
C
Women stopped buying tea, signed a petition, then bought tea
D
Women signed a petition, stopped buying tea, then bought tea
E
Women got tired of unfair rules, signed a petition, then stopped buying tea
Explanation. The passage explains that the women first became tired of the unfair rules imposed by the British government. They then signed a petition vowing not to buy any tea or clothes from England. This sequence of events led to their boycott of British goods.
Question 4
True or False: The women of Edenton threw tea into the harbor like in Boston.
A
True
B
False
Explanation. The text states that unlike the Boston Tea Party where tea was thrown into the harbor, the women of Edenton made their point peacefully by signing a petition.
C
Not mentioned in the text
D
Cannot be determined
E
Ambiguous
Question 5
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A
To criticize the British government
B
To compare the events in Edenton and Boston
C
To highlight the bravery of the women in Edenton
Explanation. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is to highlight the bravery of the women in Edenton, North Carolina who peacefully protested against the unfair rules imposed by the British government.
D
To explain the importance of tea
E
To discuss the history of North Carolina
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