When Mom told me we were going to the inauguration of Barack Obama, I didn't believe her at first. Even as we were driving to Washington, D.C., the idea seemed unreal.
We arrived in the city the day before the inauguration. I saw thousands of people on the streets. The air was electric. I became so excited I could hardly speak. I was going to be an eyewitness to history!
The next day, we found our places around the frozen pond at the Capitol. A sea of people in colored hats and thick coats filled the area. Strangers of all ages chatted with one another. "I never thought I'd see an African-American become president!" said the woman next to me. She clapped her gloved hands in delight.
Obama stood to take the oath of office. Everyone grew quiet. Afterwards, people around me hugged and cried. Then President Obama made his speech. I tried to remember everything he said, but my senses were being bombarded with sounds and sights. I remember these words: "Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America."
Toward the end of his speech, the new president said, "So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled." For the rest of my life, I too will mark January 20, 2009, with remembrance. I am Ebony Moseley, and I traveled 473 miles to see a great moment in history.
1. Which title best fits the passage?
A. Remaking America
B. A Witness to History
C. Summer Vacation
D. Winter in Washington, D.C.
2. Why did so many people stand outside in the cold that morning?
A. They were waiting to get a book signed by the president.
B. They were waiting in line to meet the president.
C. They were waiting to vote for the first African-American president.
D. They wanted to see the inauguration of the new president.
3. Why were people hugging and crying after Obama took the oath of office?
A. They were happy to see an
African-American become president.
B. They were tired because they had been traveling hundreds of miles.
C. They were cold and trying to stay warm.
D. They were being disturbed by unpleasant sounds.
4. Based on the passage, what can the reader conclude?
A. On inauguration day, many people had high hopes for a fresh start in America.
B. The child in the passage was not a fan of Barack Obama.
C. The mood at the inauguration was not very friendly.
D. After becoming president, Barack Obama changed his name to Ebony Moseley.
1. B. A Witness to History
2. D. They wanted to see the inauguration of the new president.
3. A. They were happy to see an African-American become president.
4. A. On inauguration day, many people had high hopes for a fresh start in America.
1. B. A Witness to History
2. D. They wanted to see the inauguration of the new president.
3. A. They were happy to see an African-American become president.
4. A. On inauguration day, many people had high hopes for a fresh start in America.
Yes, that is correct.
1. The title that best fits the passage is B. A Witness to History.
2. The reason why so many people stood outside in the cold that morning is D. They wanted to see the inauguration of the new president.
3. People were hugging and crying after Obama took the oath of office because A. They were happy to see an African-American become president.
4. Based on the passage, the reader can conclude A. On inauguration day, many people had high hopes for a fresh start in America.