Reading Comprehension Questions
a. Theodore Roosevelt was a man of many accomplishments.b
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| a. Theodore Roosevelt was a man of many accomplishments. b. Presidents should speak softly and carry big sticks. c. Presidents can help countries make peace. d. A governor can become a president. 184. What achievement illustrates Roosevelt’s ability to overcome personal obstacles? a. He led a charge of cavalry Rough Riders in Cuba. b. He is famous for his motto, Speak softly and carry a big stick.” c. He overcame his asthma by training in a gym, and he became a boxer. d. He became governor of New York 0 501 Reading Comprehension Questions 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 70 3/18/10 1:34:51 PM 7 1 According to the passage, how did Roosevelt first become president? a. He won the support of his party in apolitical campaign. b. As vice president, he took over the presidency when McKinley was assassinated. c. He won the nation’s popular vote. d. He won the necessary Electoral College votes. 186. He first worked under President McKinley in what capacity? a. assistant Navy secretary during the Spanish-American War b. police commissioner c. governor of New York d. civil service reformer Daylilies area beautiful perennial flower that can brighten up any yard or landscape. They are tolerant of drought and flooding, immune to heat stress, and grow well in full sun or light shade. They are the perfect choice for just about any soil or climate condition. Different varieties of daylilies can be in bloom from late spring until autumn. Individual flowers last only one day, but each plant produces many buds, and many varieties have more than one flowering period. Daylilies grow best in soil that is slightly acidic, and they prefer either direct sunshine or light shade. The best time to plant them is in the early fall or early spring, but they are hardy enough to endure planting or transplanting at almost anytime of year. They should be planted 18 to 24 inches apart, and the bulb should be no deeper than one inch below the soil’s surface. 187. According to the passage, what soil is best for daylilies? Download 3.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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