Reading comp - 8.2.1

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What is a hoecake?

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A hoecake is a traditional Southern food made of cornmeal that is baked or fried on a griddle.

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Who built the Prater Mill and when?

Back

The Prater Mill was built by Benjamin Franklin Prater in 1855.

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What is the significance of the Prater Mill during the Civil War?

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The Prater Mill served as an important campsite for soldiers during the Civil War.

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What was showcased at the festival held at the Prater Mill?

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Traditional industries and Southern foods are showcased in a festival held twice a year at the Prater Mill.

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What happened to different places during the Civil War according to the text?

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Different places were destroyed.

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What was the effect of the Prater Mill being used as a campsite during the Civil War?

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The mill was not destroyed during the war.

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What type of cornmeal did the Prater Mill grind?

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The mill ground yellow and white cornmeal.

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What might soldiers have eaten at the Prater Mill during the Civil War?

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Soldiers likely ate hoecakes made of yellow or white cornmeal.

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What is the main idea of the text regarding the Prater Mill?

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The main idea is that traditional industries and Southern foods are showcased in a festival at the Prater Mill.

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In what year was the Prater Mill built?

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The Prater Mill was built in 1855.