The Life of Sharecroppers in North Carolina
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
72
After the Civil War, many people in North Carolina were facing tough times. A system called sharecropping emerged, where families would work on a piece of land for a share of the crops. But the landowners charged high prices for rent and tools, keeping many trapped in debt. Despite these harsh conditions, the sharecroppers worked hard to grow crops and feed their families. Their resilience in these challenging times is truly remarkable.
Question 1
What is the meaning of 'sharecropping'?
A
A system where families would work on a piece of land for a share of the crops
Explanation. Sharecropping is a system where families would work on a piece of land for a share of the crops.
B
A method of farming where people share their crops with animals
C
A technique of crop rotation
D
A type of dance popular during the Civil War
E
A process of dividing land equally among workers
Question 2
Why were many sharecroppers trapped in debt?
A
Because they had to pay high prices for rent and tools
Explanation. Sharecroppers were often trapped in debt because landowners charged high prices for rent and tools.
B
Because they spent too much money on entertainment
C
Because they bought too many clothes
D
Because they ate too much food
E
Because they traveled too much
Question 3
What is the central idea of the passage?
A
Sharecroppers were rich and lived lavish lifestyles
B
Sharecropping was easy and without challenges
C
Despite harsh conditions, sharecroppers worked hard to grow crops and feed their families
Explanation. The central idea of the passage is about the hard work and resilience of sharecroppers despite facing harsh conditions.
D
All sharecroppers were deeply unhappy with their lives
E
Sharecroppers could easily escape debt
Question 4
What were the sharecroppers' main responsibilities?
A
To entertain the landowners
B
To grow crops and feed their families
Explanation. Sharecroppers' main responsibilities were to grow crops and feed their families.
C
To teach children
D
To build houses
E
To sell clothes
Question 5
What is remarkable about the sharecroppers?
A
Their ability to avoid debt
B
Their ability to make tools
C
Their resilience in challenging times
Explanation. What is truly remarkable about the sharecroppers is their resilience in challenging times.
D
Their ability to play instruments
E
Their ability to create art
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