Imelda Marcos

1.

1 point

SYNONYM

For the next 20 years, he and Imelda steadily PLUNDERED their nation's riches.

ransacked

added to

counted

2.

1 point

Judging by what Imelda Marcos said, you can predict that she will

return the money she took from the Philippines.

become the slave of the Philippine people.

never admit to any wrongdoing.

3.

1 point

ANTONYM

For the next 20 years, he and Imelda steadily PLUNDERED their nation's riches.

counted

added to

ransacked

4.

1 point

Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of emergency after

investigators found evidence of Imelda's mindless greed.

the Filipinos elected Corazon Aquino president.

the Filipinos saw the real Imelda.

5.

1 point

Making Inferences

Imelda spared no expense for herself or for her family and friends.

faulty inference

correct inference

6.

1 point

SYNONYM

Many Filipinos live in ABJECT poverty, yet Imelda was blind to that fact.

degraded

dignified

relative

7.

1 point

ANTONYM

People around the world were shocked at the depth of Imelda's AVARICE.

selflessness

greed

stupidity

8.

1 point

Of the following theme categories, which would this story fit into?

Money and power corrupt.

Growing up poor gives you a kind and generous spirit.

Leaders always have their people's best interests at heart.

9.

1 point

Making Inferences

One of the reasons Imelda married Ferdinand was her desire to access his money.

correct inference

faulty inference

10.

1 point

ANTONYM

She was, of course, far from DESTITUTE.

honest

wealthy

penniless

11.

1 point

ANTONYM

After a WHIRLWIND romance that lasted just 11 days, Imelda and Ferdinand were married.

very speedy

confusing

sluggish

12.

1 point

ANTONYM

Many Filipinos live in ABJECT poverty, yet Imelda was blind to that fact.

degraded

dignified

relative

13.

1 point

Imelda had a maid whose sole job was to

always look perfect.

iron dollar bills.

shop for books.

14.

1 point

Which of the following statements from the article best describes Imelda Marcos during the years she was the First Lady of the Philippines?

"But as a young woman, Imelda had two things going for her: a sharp mind and good looks."

"In fact, she was born into poverty."

"The lady loves to shop."

15.

1 point

In preparation for her daughter's wedding in the small town of Sarrat, Imelda

had a new hotel and airport built.

sent a plane to Australia to pick up a load of white sand.

flew to Rome to buy some cheese.

16.

1 point

In 1991, Imelda returned to the Phillipines and

claimed that she was penniless.

returned vast sums of her country's money.

once again became First Lady of the Phillipines.

17.

1 point

What was the author's purpose in writing "Imelda Marcos: World's Greatest Shopper"?

To express an opinion about Imelda's out-of-control greed.

To emphasize the similarities between Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos.

To express admiration for Imelda's shopping abilities.

18.

1 point

What does the author imply by saying in paragraph 3 that "She was suddenly convinced that she had met the man of her dreams"?

Imelda decided to fall in love with Ferdinand Marcos because of his money.

Imelda realized that she truly loved Ferdinand Marcos because of his goodness and kindness.

Imelda realized that she had dreamed about Ferdinand Marcos.

19.

1 point

SYNONYM

After a WHIRLWIND romance that lasted just 11 days, Imelda and Ferdinand were married.

sluggish

confusing

very speedy

20.

1 point

Making Inferences

During all of Ferdinand's presidency, the Philippine people knew that he and Imelda were growing rich on their money.

correct inference

faulty inference

21.

1 point

Making Inferences

The only reason Imelda Marcos bought lots of leather-bound books was because she loved to read.

correct inference

faulty inference

22.

1 point

Making Inferences

Imelda felt guilty about living a luxurious lifestyle while many Filipinos lived in poverty.

faulty inference

correct inference

23.

1 point

SYNONYM

She was, of course, far from DESTITUTE.

honesy

penniless

wealthy

24.

1 point

Choose the statement below that best describes the author's position in paragraph 15.

Imelda is beautiful but misunderstood.

Imelda is a vain woman who is out of touch with reality.

Imelda believes that all ugly people are crooks.

25.

1 point

During the 20-year presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, he and Imelda

accumulated massive wealth.

got married.

met at a beauty contest.

26.

1 point

SYNONYM

People around the world were shocked at the depth of Imelda's AVARICE.

selflessness

greed

stupidity