Evacuation: Understanding the Text

Based on the passage, what was the primary reason for the evacuation at Clark Air Base?

• To conduct a military exercise

• Due to an impending volcanic eruption

• To relocate the base to a new location

• Because of a natural disaster drill

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What inference can be made about the feelings of the scientists after the evacuation?

• They were confident in their decision

• They were relieved but still worried about the consequences

• They were indifferent to the evacuation

• They were eager to return to the base

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CCSS.RL.5.1

How did the local Filipinos respond to the evacuation order?

• They ignored the order and stayed in their homes

• They evacuated to a naval station an hour away

• They extended their evacuation to twelve miles, displacing 25,000 people

• They protested against the evacuation

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What role did the Military Police (MPs) play during the evacuation?

• They led the evacuation efforts

• They stayed on the base to maintain order

• They evacuated with the civilians

• They provided transportation for evacuees

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What can be inferred about the scientists' concerns regarding the evacuation?

• They were worried about the safety of the evacuees

• They feared being held accountable for the evacuation's impact

• They were concerned about the volcanic activity

• They were anxious about the military's response

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CCSS.RL.5.1