As used in paragraph 2, what is the meaning of the word nascent?

• becoming well-known

• becoming threatened

• beginning to develop

• beginning to lose control

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase from paragraph 2 of the article helps the reader understand the meaning of nascent?

• "... would suffer permanent injury ..."

• "... acupuncture helped ease the pain ..."

• " ... over before it had begun ..."

• "... can't turn my head all the way ..."

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which phrase from paragraph 3 of the article BEST shows why Natalie's parents took her on the trip?

• "To cheer up their grieving daughter ..."

• "... for a tour of the countryside ..."

• "... her favorite childhood movie ... was filmed."

• "... the family attended a concert ..."

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did Natalia's experiences on the trip influence her?

• The events helped her regain her physical strength to dance again.

• The events led her to appreciate New York City in a new way.

• The events helped her become more outgoing and sociable.

• The events led her to develop a new talent and career.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is MOST LIKELY the author's purpose for writing the article?

• to describe the lasting effects of Natalia's injuries in her professional life.

• to show how the accident changed Natalia's life in positive ways.

• to encourage readers to find new interests.

• to describe a young immigrants life in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Select the THREE quotations that support the answer to the previous question. (Previous question: What is most likely the author's purpose for writing the article? Previous Answer: to show how the accident change Natalia's life in positive ways.)

• "Soon, Natalia was fielding invitations from all over the city." (paragraph 11)

• "When God closed the door on dance, he opened a window into a whole new musical for me," (Paragraph 9)

• "Ironically it was one of these very same neighbors who referred Natalia for her first public appearance ..."

• "At first, playing the saw was just a hobby for Natalia." (paragraph 10)

• "But her performance was a hit, and the Salvation Army center recommended her to another center..." (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author MAINLY develop the central idea throughout the article?

• by contrasting the danger of playing the saw with the beauty of the music.

• by contrasting Natalia's feelings of loneliness with her feelings of joy.

• by contrasting the innocence of a child with the wisdom of an adult.

• by contrasting Natalia's obstacles with her accomplishments.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which two paragraphs highlight how the author develops the central idea throughout the article?

• Paragraphs 1 and 3

• Paragraphs 3 and 10

• Paragraphs 2 and 8

• Paragraphs 7 and 9

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did the trip to Austria affect Natalia's mood?

• She felt peaceful.

• She felt proud.

• She felt relieved.

• She felt renewed.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which TWO quotations from the article show how Natalia's mood was affected?

• "It was the first time since the accident that I felt excited about something ..." (paragraph 3)

• "He told me to go home, pick up my saw for carpentry, and figure it out." (Paragraph 6)

• "... she went to the hardware store and tested new saws ..." (paragraph 7)

• "The accident changed my life for the better." (paragraph 9)

• "She would play the saw while on break from her job..." (Paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3