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Which detail supports the idea that Powell had “a mild interest in the military”?
he had no intention of making a career out of the military
he majored in geology
In school, he closely followed the events of the Korean War.
he was expected to go to college
Which of the following is a secondary source?
diary
textbook
eyewitness account
autobiography
Which of the following is a primary source?
autobiography
encyclopedia
news article
biography
What does claustrophobic mean?
A taste someone doesn't enjoy
A really tough test or exam with time limits
Uncomfortably open or empty
A space that is uncomfortably crowded or closed
Precarious means
Difficult
Soft and comfortable
Sad and heartbreaking
Dangerous or unstable
Prestigious means
Distinguished, respected, and important
Cheap and poorly made
An area with lots of homes and businesses
Scary. Causing fear or anxiety
A memoir is
A story with animals as characters that teaches a lesson.
Events of someone's life written by them that teaches a less
Someone's entire life story written by that person.
A life story written by someone else
Priority means
Something that is incredibly important
A degree or diploma.
A religious ceremony
Something that is not at all important
Allure is
The ability to interest or attract others
The ability to know lots of things
The ability to do two things at one time
The ability to have amazing musical talent
A biography is
The story of someone's life written by that person
A short diary of someone famous
The story of someone's life written by someone else
If you write your own life story, you write a/an
autobiography
biography
fable
memoir
Who were Colin Powell's parents?
Edward and Maud
Luther and Wales
Luther and Maud
Edward and Wales
When did he graduate college?
1958
1490
1999
1987
What college did Powell go to?
Notre Dame
NYCU
Duke
City College of New York
Where were Powell's parents from?
New York
New York City
Jamaica
India
Who did Colin Powell marry?
Ms. Wooten
Alma Johnson
Katy Perry
Mae Jemison
