Hard at Work- TEST ( for grading)

What is the primary structure used by the author in the text "Hard at Work" to organize the information?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following is a central idea of the text "Hard at Work"?

• The history of banana plantations in Ecuador

• The impact of child labor on education

• The nutritional benefits of bananas

• The process of banana exportation

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CCSS.RI.7.2

What evidence from the text supports the idea that child labor is a significant issue in Ecuador?

• "Wilbur spends his afternoons climbing banana trees four times his height."

• "Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter."

• "An estimated 69,000 kids toil away on the vast banana plantations along the country’s coast."

• "The average banana worker earns just $6 a day."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

How does the section about Alejandro and his family contribute to the overall text?

• It provides a personal perspective on the challenges faced by families.

• It describes the process of banana harvesting.

• It explains the economic benefits of banana exports.

• It highlights the educational system in Ecuador.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Identify another central idea presented in the text.

• The role of unions in improving workers' conditions

• The environmental impact of banana plantations

• The cultural significance of bananas in Ecuador

• The history of banana cultivation

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Which piece of textual evidence suggests that child labor laws are not effective in Ecuador?

• "Wilbur spends his afternoons climbing banana trees four times his height."

• "Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter."

• "Last year, they signed an agreement not to hire kids younger than 15."

• "But small plantations did not sign the agreement, and, he says, they employ 70% of the kids."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

What is a key factor that contributes to the continuation of child labor in Ecuador, according to the text?

• Lack of interest in education

• High demand for bananas

• Low wages for adult workers

• Government support for child labor

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Which statement from the text provides evidence of the harsh working conditions faced by child laborers?

• "Wilbur spends his afternoons climbing banana trees four times his height."

• "Kids working in the industry are exposed to harmful chemicals, pull loads twice their weight and use sharp, heavy knives."

• "Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter."

• "The average banana worker earns just $6 a day."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

How does the author structure the section discussing the role of unions in improving workers' conditions?

• By listing the benefits of unions

• By comparing countries with and without unions

• By describing the history of unions

• By explaining the process of forming a union

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What is one of the solutions proposed in the text to address child labor in Ecuador?

• Increasing banana production

• Improving educational facilities

• Raising wages for adult workers

• Reducing banana exports

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CCSS.RI.7.2