Questions
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
2. Which one of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
3. The phrase "took action" in lines 13 is used to illustrate the idea that Roosevelt
4. As used in line 14-15, the phrase "little by little" means that Roosevelt
5. The word "full" in line 16 could best be replaced by which of the following?
6. Where in the passage does the author discuss Roosevelt's response to the Great Depression?
7. The word "affection" as used in line 18 could best be replaced by which of the following?
8. The word "unprecedented" in line 23 could best be replaced by
9. It can be inferred from the passage that the people who liked Roosevelt best were
10. In line 26, the author uses the word "looming" to indicate a feeling of
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1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. political aspects of Roosevelt's life
B. problems during the Great Depression
C. Roosevelt's upbringing
D. criticisms of Roosevelt's actions
2. Which one of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression.
B. Roosevelt voted for Al Smith.
C. Roosevelt had difficulty walking during his presidency.
D. Roosevelt supported strong government powers.
3. The phrase "took action" in lines 13 is used to illustrate the idea that Roosevelt
A. performed admirably
B. exerted himself physically
C. responded immediately
D. got assistance
4. As used in line 14-15, the phrase "little by little" means that Roosevelt
A. opened the smaller banks first
B. opened the banks for minimal services
C. opened the banks a few at a time
D. opened the bank for a short time
5. The word "full" in line 16 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. packed
B. loaded
C. overflowing
D. complete
6. Where in the passage does the author discuss Roosevelt's response to the Great Depression?
A. lines 1-6
B. lines 6-10
C. lines 10-16
D. lines 16-21
7. The word "affection" as used in line 18 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. fascination
B. fondness
C. lure
D. appeal
8. The word "unprecedented" in line 23 could best be replaced by
A. unimportant
B. unheard of
C. unjustified
D. unhampered
9. It can be inferred from the passage that the people who liked Roosevelt best were
A. poor people
B. bankers
C. rich people
D. average workers
10. In line 26, the author uses the word "looming" to indicate a feeling of
A. reservation
B. determination
C. regret
D. threat