adapted from "What the Red Cross Is"

• a natural capacity for intellect

• a person who has an extraordinarily high intelligence rating

• natural ability or talent

• distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language

Which definition provides the meaning of the word genius as it is used in paragraph 3?

• a natural capacity for intellect

• a person who has an extraordinarily high intelligence rating

• natural ability or talent

• distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word provisions as it is used in paragraph 4?

• conditions; requirements

• opinions; reactions

• procedures; directions

• supplies; materials

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does paragraph 4 contribute to the development of the passage?

• It clarifies the political reasons for having official Red Cross badges for volunteers.

• It describes the artistic choices behind the design of the Red Cross logo.

• It explains the influence of the Swiss in the formation of the American Red Cross.

• It provides evidence as to why the Swiss requested particular colors for the Red Cross logo.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the author’s point of view regarding the idea of permanence within the Red Cross?

• The author believes that the members of the Red Cross should not work during times of peace in order to be prepared during wartime.

• The author believes that the reliability of the Red Cross provides a calming presence for people enduring political conflict.

• The author believes that working during times of peace provides consistency for the Red Cross and establishes it as a dependable organization.

• The author believes that having a Red Cross presence in every country in the world is essential to the organization’s development as a trustworthy association.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the impartiality of the Red Cross influence its effectiveness?

• It allows the volunteers to choose a side in which to provide aid during wartime conflicts.

• It enables both sides of a conflict to receive necessary aid and supplies.

• It offers authoritative positions for the volunteers during times of conflict.

• It provides protection for nations when they need to help their own soldiers.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which two statements belong in an accurate summary of the passage?

• “The aim of these societies is to better the condition of wounded soldiers in the armies in campaign on land or sea.” (paragraph 1)

• “The treaty provides for the neutrality of all sanitary supplies, ambulances, surgeons, nurses, attendants, and the sick or wounded men, and their safe conduct, when they bear the sign of the organization the Red Cross.” (paragraph 2)

• “The Swiss colors being a white cross on a red background, the badge chosen was these colors reversed.” (paragraph 4)

• “That these principles are practical, has been thoroughly tested during the fifteen years the Red Cross has existed.” (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The societies had their rise in the conviction of certain philanthropic men, that the official sanitary service in wars is usually insufficient, and that the charity of the people, which at such times exhibits itself compassionately, should be organized for the best possible utilization.

• The Red Cross was started in order to organize the giving natures of societies during times of crisis.

• The Red Cross was started in order to inspire people to become involved in ending civil unrest.

• The Red Cross was started in order to maximize international communication among leaders.

• The Red Cross was started in order to justify the protection that was needed for relief workers in unfriendly countries.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2