S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

A
Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the 
reading.
 1.
____ Obama’s father was a cook.
 2.
____ Barak is an African name for “blessed.”
 3.
____ He is in favor of cheap foreign labor.
 4.
____ Obama’s parents believed in a tolerant America.
B
 
Choose the best answer.
 1.
How did Obama’s parents meet?
a. In a Maytag plant in Mexico
b. While his father was studying in university
c. While living in the same village in Kenya
d. While working in Galesburg, Illinois
 2.
Which is NOT a right mentioned in the reading passage?
a. 
Liberty
b. 
Petition
c. 
Life
d. Pursuit of Happiness
 3.
Which statement would the writer probably agree with?
a. Living in Kenya taught him many valuable life lessons.
b. You don’t have to be rich to achieve your dreams in America.
c. Government programs can solve all social problems.
d. The pride of America’s greatness lies in the strength of its military.
C
For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and 
write them on the lines provided.
 1.
According to the reading passage, what are some social causes that Obama 
supports?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
 2.
Why does Obama say, “We have more work to do”?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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