Re-read the story Men of the Woods located in your reading book or go online to HMH Ed. Answer the following questions to show your understanding of the story and complete the writing part at the end.
Multiple Choice
Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Short Answer
When answering a question, start with restating the question. Be sure your sentences are written correctly. Start with a capital letter and with punctuation. Each question is asking for you to support your answer. Use examples from the story when doing this.
Question 6
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Why do you think President Roosevelt had the Civilian Conservation Corps recruit young men for the program? Use text evidence to support your answer.
Question 7
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Even though Luther C. Wandall experienced segregation, what was different about his experience with the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Explain how you know this.
Question 8
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Explain the "Lasting Impact" in detail. Use information from the story to support your answer.
According to the story, why was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created for young men between the ages of 18 and 25?
The work of the CCC required hard physical labor.
They had the greatest need for jobs and job training.
The CCC became a training ground for military service.
They were mostly uneducated and needed to learn to read.
Which statement best summarizes Ed Braun’s memories of his experiences in the CCC?
The camp had many rules that were necessary to get the work done.
The rules in the camp were rigid, but the meals were generous and healthy.
The work in the camp was difficult, but the meals made it seem worthwhile.
The workers in the camp were expected to follow the orders of their leaders.
How does the section “Separate Buses, Separate Camps” contribute to the development of a central idea in the passage?
It shows that the CCC made efforts to meet the needs of all Americans.
It suggests that the CCC was ahead of its time in treating all Americans equally.
It relates how the camps where black men served were quite different from other CCC camps.
It explains how black men were segregated but still managed to benefit from the CCC program.
What does the word impact mean as it is used in the last subheading of the passage?
influence
product
detail
skill
Which statement describes the author’s main message about the CCC?
The CCC was successful because it operated like the military.
The CCC was important because it improved our national parks and forests.
The CCC was good for our nation as well as for those it was created to benefit.
The CCC was especially valuable in providing young men with new experiences.
