Deborah Samson presents her message to General George Washington.%0D%0A%0D%0AIn 1776, the American colonies began a war against Britain. The colonies wanted their independence. Many great men served in that war. But did you know that several women fought as well?%0D%0A%0D%0AOne of the most famous was a woman named Deborah Samson. Deborah wanted to help the colonies win their freedom. But at that time, women were not allowed to fight. So, in 1778, Deborah disguised herself as a young man. She joined the army under the name Robert Shirtliffe.%0D%0A%0D%0ADeborah thought she would be discovered after a few weeks. Instead, she served in the army for three years! She was even wounded twice. Once she was hit in the head with a sword. Later, a bullet struck her shoulder. Doctors bandaged her wounds, but no one discovered her secret.%0D%0A%0D%0AYears passed and Deborah continued to fight for the colonies. But after three years she became very ill. She was sent to a doctor, who finally discovered the truth. Imagine his surprise when he learned that Robert Shirtliffe was actually a woman.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe kind doctor did not reveal Deborah's secret right away. He took her into his home until she recovered. Then the doctor spoke to Deborah's commanding officer. Soon, "Robert Shirtliffe" was ordered to carry a message to General George Washington. She was told to hand it to him personally.%0D%0A%0D%0ADeborah knew that the message would reveal her secret. She trembled with fear as Washington read the note. She thought he would be angry with her for tricking her fellow soldiers and her commanding officers. Instead, Washington released her from her service in the army. Then he gave her enough money to get home.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe colonies won the war, and George Washington became the first President of the United States. Soon after that, Deborah received a letter inviting "Robert Shirtliffe" to visit the capital. During her stay, Deborah was given money as a reward for her years of service. Maybe President Washington realized an important fact. "Robert Shirtliffe" may have been a lie, but there was nothing false about Deborah's courage.%0D%0A%0D%0AQuestion 1%0D%0AFind each vocabulary word in the selection. (The vocabulary words are in bold type.) The words and sentences around it will help you figure out its meaning.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhat is the best definition of the underlined word?%0D%0A%0D%0ADeborah disguised herself as a young man.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Adressed in a captain's uniform%0D%0Adressed in a captain's uniform%0D%0A%0D%0Awore a costume that hid her identity%0D%0Awore a costume that hid her identity%0D%0A%0D%0Awore a kind of party dress%0D%0Awore a kind of party dress%0D%0A%0D%0Acarried a false identity card%0D%0Acarried a false identity card%0D%0AQuestion 2%0D%0AWhat is the best definition of the underlined word?%0D%0A%0D%0AShe was wounded twice during the war.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Afed%0D%0Afed%0D%0A%0D%0Acomforted%0D%0Acomforted%0D%0A%0D%0Ahurt%0D%0Ahurt%0D%0A%0D%0Atickled%0D%0Atickled%0D%0AQuestion 3%0D%0AWhat is the best definition of the underlined word?%0D%0A%0D%0AThe doctor saw that Robert was actually a woman.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ain an actor's way%0D%0Ain an actor's way%0D%0A%0D%0Ain fact%0D%0Ain fact%0D%0A%0D%0Atotally%0D%0Atotally%0D%0A%0D%0Ain part%0D%0Ain part%0D%0AQuestion 4%0D%0AWhat is the best definition of the underlined word?%0D%0A%0D%0ADeborah trembled with fear as Washington read the note.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ashook%0D%0Ashook%0D%0A%0D%0Alaughed%0D%0Alaughed%0D%0A%0D%0Asmiled%0D%0Asmiled%0D%0A%0D%0Agrowled%0D%0Agrowled%0D%0AQuestion 5%0D%0AWhat is the best definition of the underlined word?%0D%0A%0D%0AShe thought he would be angry because she tricked her commanding officers.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ain control of a group%0D%0Ain control of a group%0D%0A%0D%0Ashouting%0D%0Ashouting%0D%0A%0D%0Acolorful%0D%0Acolorful%0D%0A%0D%0Acaring and gentl
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