Black Friday

According to the text, why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?

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Which country does not participate in Black Friday?

• France

• Costa Rica

• Brazil

• United Kingdom

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Which happened first?

• Stores tried to rename the day after Thanksgiving 'Big Friday.'

• Black Friday events began happening in Australia.

• Police began calling the day after Thanksgiving 'Black Friday.'

• Black Friday became the busiest shopping day of the year.

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Which title best expresses the author's purpose in writing this text?

• Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot

• Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year

• Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know

• Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day

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Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph?

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• order of importance

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Which was not cited as one of the downsides of Black Friday?

• They want people to enjoy the holidays.

• They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.

• They are in a giving mood because the holiday season is just beginning.

• They are trying to get rid of old items from last year to make room for new items.

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Which best explains why Costa Ricans call Black Friday "Viernes Negro"?

• Costa Rican stores don't want the shopping day associated with American violence.

• Viernes Negro sounds more exotic and exciting than Black Friday.

• Costa Ricans want to establish their own shopping tradition.

• This is how you say "Black Friday" in Spanish, the language of Costa Rica.

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How do stores try to lure shoppers during Black Friday events? Use the text to support your response.

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Why is Black Friday a frustrating experience for some people? Refer to the text in your answer.

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Why is violence more likely to occur in a store on Black Friday? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

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