Barbara Jordan
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15 questions
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According to the following text, what is mainly the significance of Barbara Jordan being chosen as a keynote speaker (paragraphs 2-4)?But there is something different about tonight. There is something special about tonight. What is different? What is special?
I, Barbara Jordan, am a keynote speaker.
A lot of years passed since 1832, and during that time it would have been most unusual for any national political party to ask a Barbara Jordan to deliver a keynote address. But tonight, here I am. And I feel that notwithstanding the past that my presence here is one additional bit of evidence that the American Dream need not forever be deferred.
According to the following text, what is mainly the significance of Barbara Jordan being chosen as a keynote speaker (paragraphs 2-4)?
But there is something different about tonight. There is something special about tonight. What is different? What is special? I, Barbara Jordan, am a keynote speaker. A lot of years passed since 1832, and during that time it would have been most unusual for any national political party to ask a Barbara Jordan to deliver a keynote address. But tonight, here I am. And I feel that notwithstanding the past that my presence here is one additional bit of evidence that the American Dream need not forever be deferred.
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Which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 7-8)?But this is the great danger America faces—that we will cease to be one nation and become instead a collection of interest groups: city against suburb, region against region, individual against individual; each seeking to satisfy private wants. If that happens, who then will speak for America? Who then will speak for the common good?
This is the question which must be answered in 1976: Are we to be one people bound together by common spirit, sharing in a common endeavor; or will we become a divided nation?
Which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 7-8)?
But this is the great danger America faces—that we will cease to be one nation and become instead a collection of interest groups: city against suburb, region against region, individual against individual; each seeking to satisfy private wants. If that happens, who then will speak for America? Who then will speak for the common good? This is the question which must be answered in 1976: Are we to be one people bound together by common spirit, sharing in a common endeavor; or will we become a divided nation?
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Which of the following best summarizes Jordan’s remarks about “public servants” (paragraph 13)?And now, what are those of us who are elected public officials supposed to do? We call ourselves “public servants” but I’ll tell you this: We as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the people to uphold the common good if we are derelict in upholding the common good. More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.
Which of the following best summarizes Jordan’s remarks about “public servants” (paragraph 13)?
And now, what are those of us who are elected public officials supposed to do? We call ourselves “public servants” but I’ll tell you this: We as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the people to uphold the common good if we are derelict in upholding the common good. More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.
7
Why might Barbara Jordan quote both Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln in her speech?
Why might Barbara Jordan quote both Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln in her speech?
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What is most likely a central idea of Barbara Jordan’s speech?
What is most likely a central idea of Barbara Jordan’s speech?
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Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?
Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?
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Which of these inferences about the “common endeavor” is best supported by the text?
Which of these inferences about the “common endeavor” is best supported by the text?
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Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?
Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
false impression | arrow_right_alt | endeavor |
put off | arrow_right_alt | distinction |
maintain | arrow_right_alt | deferred |
honor | arrow_right_alt | illusion |
effort | arrow_right_alt | sustain |
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- hypocritical politicians
- unpopular wars
- criminal activity of elected officials
- unemployment
- lack of civil rights
- bitterness and cynicism
- Obstacles Addressed
- Obstacles Not Addressed
8
According to paragraph 4, Barbara Jordan’s presence at the convention is evidence of what symbol?
According to paragraph 4, Barbara Jordan’s presence at the convention is evidence of what symbol?
8
List some of the problems that cause the American “people to feel cynical, angry, frustrated.” Cite specific evidence from paragraph 5.
List some of the problems that cause the American “people to feel cynical, angry, frustrated.” Cite specific evidence from paragraph 5.
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According to paragraph 13, who is supposed to set an example for the nation?
According to paragraph 13, who is supposed to set an example for the nation?
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Use context to determine the meaning of the word deferred as it is used in paragraph 4. Write your definition of deferred and tell how you determined its meaning.
Use context to determine the meaning of the word deferred as it is used in paragraph 4. Write your definition of deferred and tell how you determined its meaning.
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Use the context clues in paragraph 8 to determine the meaning of the word endeavor as it is used in this speech. Write your definition of endeavor and tell how you figured out its meaning. Verify your definition in a print or digital dictionary.
Use the context clues in paragraph 8 to determine the meaning of the word endeavor as it is used in this speech. Write your definition of endeavor and tell how you figured out its meaning. Verify your definition in a print or digital dictionary.
