2. The Shakers were a peaceful sect
a. group of people with special religious beliefs
b group of people belonging to a secret organization
c group of people belonging to a political party
d. group of people from one country
3, The Shakers were known for their celibacy
a. marrying many times
b. b, having large families
c. c. not marrying because of religious beliefs
d. d, living alone
4. The Shakers were also known for their industriousness.
a. hard work
c, business mindedness
b, laziness
d. imagination
5. Shaker men and women ate, worked, and slept in separate quarters
. a. living areas
C. villages
b. gardens
d. groups
6. The Shakers were almost totally self-sufficient.
a. able to grow fruit and vegetables
b. able to provide for their own needs without outside help
c. able to keep alive on very little food
d. able to trade goods with other people
7. The Shaker communities expanded from the original one to 24 communities scattered among eight states.
c. spread out
a. covered up
d. joined up
b. grouped together
8. Eventually the Shakers dwindled in number.
a. gradually became fewer
c, suddenly disappeared
d. suddenly multiplied
b. gradually increased
9. In the Shaker community, everyone was equal and lived in harmony.
a. melody
C. groups
b. agreement with one another
d. isolation
10. The Shakers will be remembered for the contribution they made to society.
c. protest
a. problem
d. gift b. money
Word Building
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters. You may use your dictionary.
1. CREATE
a. The Shakers were as well as hardworking
b. They many useful objects.
2. KIND
a. The qualities of and generosity were important to the Shakers
. b. They tried to be to others.
3. INVENT
a. The Shakers were very people.
b. They thought of many new for the home.
Comprehension
Looking for the Main Ideas
circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The Shakers were
a. a religious group whose main belief was shaking
b. a peaceful sect that lived communally
c. not a true religious sect
d. a religious group that did not welcome others
2. The Shakers were known for their
a. farming methods
b, decorated houses
c. songs and traditions
d. celibacy and hard work
3. Today, the Shakers
a. have dwindled in number to a few
b. make handicrafts for museums
c. have increased in number and live in villages that have become museums
d. no longer exist
Looking for Details
scan the reading quickly to find the answers to these questions.
Write complete answers
. 1. Who brought the Shakers to America?
2. What qualities did the Shakers admire?
3. Under what conditions could a man have a conversation with woman in the Shaker community?
4. What did a Shaker man wear?
5. What are some of the machines the Shakers invented?
6, What did the Shakers do for fun?