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Which is a central idea presented in both Nya and Salva's stories in chapter 6?

• Hunting is a key factor in both Dinka and Nuer tribes.
• The African bush is fiercely dangerous for many reasons. 
• Family and friendship are equally important.

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^{Passages from Main Idea and Summarizing (Beech)}                                    In 1588, the Spanish Armada sailed to fight against England.  The armada consisted of a fleet of 130 ships.  Aboard one of these sips was a tailless cat.  Her job was to catch mice.  After a great naval battle that England dominated, the Spanish ships set sail for home.  The cat's ship was wrecked near the Isle of man.  The nimble cat got ashore safely and lived there ever after.  Her many descendants became known as Manx cats after the name of their island home. Manx cats are known for being tailless.  The title that best summarizes this passage is__________.

• Why the Spanish Lost at Sea
• How the Manx Cat Got Its Name
• Catching Mice Aboard a Ship
• Why Some Cats Are Tailless

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What is the story's main idea or message? 

• theme 
• mood 
• conflict 
• static character 

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What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers
• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.
• Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.
• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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All are true of air masses except:

• They are fast growing thunderheads that take shape along the front and storms develop

• They can be cool or warm, moist or dry.

• They are made up of heat and cause hail.

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short text used to clearly describe 5 W's of a photo

• coverage

• folio

• caption

• layout

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Demonstrators were near the Gathering Hall wanting

• more days off work

• more food

• to know the solutions the mayor had spoken of in his speech

• all the street lights replaced

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My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

• eating treats and popcorn

• clowns

• going to the circus

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What is the main idea of a story?

• the most important idea in a paragraph

• the "message" of life lesson

• to inform the reader

• to entertain the reader

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Why did the United States begin hiring women for jobs that had once belonged only to men?

• Women were better equipped than men for most jobs.

• The men had joined sides with Germany during World War 2.

• The men were serving in the military during World War 2.

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