Benchmark Checkpoint 4.3 Kudzu and Kudzu Hay

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What does the word 'impenetrable' mean?

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Not able to pass through.

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What is kudzu?

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A fast-growing vine that can cover large areas and is often considered a pest.

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What are the benefits of kudzu for livestock?

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Kudzu is nutritious and can be used as hay for livestock.

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What is the central idea of 'Kudzu Hay'?

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Kudzu makes a good crop for livestock.

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What does the author of 'Kudzu Hay' use to support the central idea?

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Quotations from C.E. Pleas and facts about kudzu yield.

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What is one thing the author does NOT use to support the central idea in 'Kudzu Hay'?

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Details about how to plant kudzu.

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How do the authors of 'Kudzu' and 'Kudzu Hay' differ in their views on kudzu?

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The author of 'Kudzu Hay' speaks positively about kudzu, while the author of 'Kudzu' highlights its negative impacts.

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What does the last paragraph of 'Kudzu Hay' suggest about kudzu?

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That kudzu is affordable.

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How do subheadings function in the text 'Kudzu'?

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Subheadings introduce the chronology of each section.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.