MG22 U7 No Place Like Home L10 Writing Understanding Adobe Homes

What is adobe made from?

• Brick and cement

• Sand, clay, water, and organic material

• Wood and metal

• Plastic and glass

Why are large windows unusual for adobe homes?

• They let in too much light

• They are difficult to clean

• They are not common in the design

• They are expensive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What unique feature does the friends' house have?

• A rooftop garden

• A glass floor over a canyon

• A swimming pool

• A secret passage

What does the kitchen give off?

• A cold breeze

• Enticing smells of cumin, chilies, and herbs

• Loud music

• Bright lights

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What is the main material used in the construction of the house?

• Brick

• Adobe

• Wood

• Concrete

How does the author feel about the glass floor?

• It is terrifying

• It is ordinary

• It is unique and unforgettable

• It is boring

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"But this is no ordinary home." What does 'this' refer to?

• The sitting area

• The kitchen

• The friends' house

• The canyon

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True or False: The narrator wants to live in a house with a glass floor over a canyon.

• True

• False

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What does the word "enticing" mean in the context of the kitchen smells?

• Boring

• Inviting

• Overwhelming

• Unpleasant

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What does "unforgettable" mean in the context of the author's experience?

• Easily forgotten

• Difficult to remember

• Lasting impression

• Not worth recalling

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