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Reading Test - When Esther Morris Headed West
By Pat Keating
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Question 1
1.
Choose the correct meaning of the vocabulary term.
satisfactory
not good enough
good enough
outstanding
in progress
Question 2
2.
Choose the correct meaning of the vocabulary term.
postpone
argue
hurry
begin
delay
Question 3
3.
Choose the correct meaning of the vocabulary term.
notion
sewing thread
law
idea
passing
Question 4
4.
Choose the correct meaning of the vocabulary term.
colonel
piece of corn
military rank
person who speaks for others
a person who acts for others in legal matters
Question 5
5.
Choose the correct answer.
The job of the Wyoming legislature was to
build roads
run the town bank
make or change laws
welcome Esther Morris to their city
Question 6
6.
Choose the correct answer.
Esther Morris believed that women should
go to school
stay home and clean their houses
be able to vote and hold office
search for gold in Wyoming
Question 7
7.
Choose the correct answer.
What did Esther Morris do when Ben Sheeks apologized for his behavior in the courtroom?
She made him apologize to the other attorney.
She held him in contempt.
She took away his attorney duties.
She said his behavior was justified and ended the matter.
Question 8
8.
Choose the correct answer.
What position did Esther Morris apply for in South Pass City?
lawyer
justice of the peace
colonel
representative
Question 9
9.
Choose the correct answer.
Why did a University of Wyoming professor gather stones from the homes of William Bright, Esther Morris, and Ben Sheeks?
to keep them as souvenirs
to create a monument to honor Wyoming voters
to create a monument in their memory
to give to the residents of South Pass City
Question 10
10.
Answer the questions using complete sentences.
What kind of person was Esther Morris? How do you know? ( Make sure you answer both parts of this question.)
Question 11
11.
Answer the questions using complete sentences.
Why was it a big surprise when the Wyoming legislature voted to give the Wyoming women the right to vote?
Question 12
12.
Answer the questions using complete sentences.
What was the author's purpose in writing
When Esther Morris Headed West?