(#1) How does the way the author organized the text help develop the central idea of the passage?

• The cause and effect structure helps the reader understand why Hands Across America took place.

• The problem and solution structure helps the reader realize how severe the problem of homelessness was in the 1980s.

• The chronological structure helps the reader understand the work it took to organize the event and how people felt about it afterwards.

• The compare and contrast structure shows the reader the differences between Hands Across America and other events.

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(#2) What is the effect of the following line from the 2nd paragraph?

The idea behind Hands Across America was bold.

• It helps the reader understand that the idea for the event was impressive.

• It shows the reader that the event was unpopular.

• It suggests that many people were critical of the event from the start.

• It shows that the event was considered impossible.

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(#3) Which paragraph in the text BEST shows that Hands Across America was successful?

• paragraph 4

• paragraph 5

• paragraph 6

• paragraph 7

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(#4) How does the final paragraph develop the central idea of the passage?

• It helps the reader understand that Hands Across America helped people learn about the problems of homelessness in the United States.

• It shows that while many people participated in Hands Across America, it did not meet its fundraising goal.

• It helps the reader understand that Hands Across America was not considered successful in any way.

• It helps the reader understand why Hands Across America was so expensive to organize.

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(#1) How does the first paragraph contribute to the plot?

• The first paragraph introduces the relationship between Jenna and her mom.

• The first paragraph explains why Jenna was annoyed with her sister.

• The first paragraph shows why Jenna was upset with Ms. Glenda.

• The first paragraph explains the conflict in the story.

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(#2) What effect does paragraph four have on the passage?

• The paragraph helps the reader understand why Jenna’s mom had to cancel.

• The paragraph helps the reader understand why Jenna was so disappointed.

• The paragraph helps the reader determine why Jenna was so excited about babysitting her sister.

• The paragraph helps the reader understand why Jenna was so jealous of Alanna.

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What is the most likely reason the author included the following sentences in the story?

“Even Gabbi—annoying little Gabbi—had looked at her apologetically for making Jenna miss out on the trip she’d been dreaming of for two months.”

“Jenna sat down to eat and saw Gabbi already at the table, still looking miserable.”

• The author wanted to show the reader that Gabbi was younger than Jenna.

• The author wanted to show the reader that Jenna thought that Gabbi was annoying.

• The author wanted to show the reader that Gabbi felt bad about Jenna’s canceled trip.

• The author wanted to show the reader that Jenna had been looking forward to her trip.

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(#4) How does the final paragraph help the reader better understand Jenna?

• The final paragraph helps the reader understand why Jenna was always so annoyed with Gabbi.

• The final paragraph helps the reader understand that Gabbi cares a lot about her sister.

• The final paragraph helps the reader understand that Jenna was mature enough to be kind to her sister even though she was disappointed.

• The final paragraph helps the reader understand the conflict between Gabbi and Jenna.

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(#1) Which statement best describes the author’s purpose for writing the passage?

• The author’s purpose was to explain the many risks of playing football.

• The author’s purpose was to persuade parents to prevent their children from playing football.

• The author’s purpose was to persuade officials to make football a safer sport.

• The author’s purpose was to explain that despite the risks, football is still safe.

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(#2) How does the author’s word choices in the passage help show their perspective?

• Words such as “dangers” and “injuries” show that the author believes football is unsafe.

• Words such as “activity” and “contact” show that the author believes football is still safe.

• Words such as “activity” and “contact” show that the author believes the benefits of football outweigh the risks.

• Words such as “opportunities” and “enriches” show that the author believes the benefits of football outweigh the risks.

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