The Chocolate Collection Unit Reading Assessment (Amplify)

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What is the main reason Sametta does not go to school?

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Her family needs her to work in order for them to survive.

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What does the author express as an opinion regarding cocoa bean prices?

Back

Farmers must have control over their cocoa bean prices.

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What is Dunn's overall purpose in 'Is It Fair to Eat Chocolate'?

Back

To inform readers about where their chocolate likely comes from.

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What information is NOT included in the caption of the chocolate bomb drawing?

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The wrapper says PETERS brand chocolate.

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What does the phrase 'out of the question' mean in the context of child laborers going to school?

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Going to school is not possible for child laborers.

Front

What is child labor?

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Child labor refers to the practice of employing children in work that deprives them of their childhood, education, and potential.

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What is the significance of cocoa beans in the chocolate industry?

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Cocoa beans are the primary ingredient in chocolate production, and their cultivation often involves labor-intensive processes.

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What role do organizations like Save the Children play in the cocoa industry?

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They advocate for fair labor practices and the return of minimum price laws for cocoa.

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What is the impact of privatization on cocoa bean prices?

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Privatization led to the disappearance of minimum price laws, affecting farmers' income.

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What are the health risks associated with cocoa bean harvesting?

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Harvesting cocoa beans can expose workers to sharp tools and harmful pesticides.