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Question 2: In the selection "A Legacy of Stone," what does the organizational structure of the section "Inspiration" help the author emphasize?

A problem that Cheval solved by learning building skills

The causes and effects of Cheval's retirement

How Cheval's route differed from other mail carrier routes

How Cheval took steps to fulfill his dream of creating a palace

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He thought that using unfamiliar materials could inspire his creativity

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He did not let inexperience prevent him from creating an elaborate structure.

He experienced many challenges during the several years he spent building the palace.

He wanted to invent a new design that would impress professional builders.

Question 3: What do these sentences help the reader understand about Cheval?

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Cheval is an independent artist and did not want others to help him.

Cheval is surprised that his interest in rocks led him to create a masterpiece.

Cheval did not realize it would take him 33 years to complete the project

Cheval had specific traits that helped him achieve his goal.

What can the reader infer from this quotation?

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People are eager to try new ways to farm.

Sawadogo understood how using nature could be helpful in growing crops.

Zai' farming is the only successful way to prevent desertification.

The desert landscape naturally encourage plant growth.

It can be helpful to look to the past for answers.

What TWO conclusions are supported by the information in paragraph 3 of the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert"? Select 1 of 2

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To explain the different steps involved in zai' farming.

To highlight the desert lifestyle of Sawadogo and his people

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To show people how to plant forests using zai' farming.

To describe how Sawadogo found a way to improve desert. ✔️

What is author's purpose in the seletion "Trees Rise in the Desert"?

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exploring new places

spreading knowledge

advice from others

providing for others

personal wealth

Information in the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert" suggests that Sawadogo values-

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Farmers in Burkina Faso were having trouble growing crops because of the ten-year drought. Yacouba Sawadogo dug holes and waited for rain. His neighbors laughed at him, but he explained that the rain would eventually come. Now Sawadogo travels around the entire region.

Yacouba Sawadogo dug several holes in the ground and filled them with organic materials such as cattle manure and leaves. The villagers thought Sawadogo was foolish for planting seeds in pits when there was no water to help them grow. However, the seeds grew and the zai' farming mothod proved successful.

During a ten-year desert drought, Yacouba Sawadogo, a farmer in Burkina Faso, used an old method called zai' farming. Many doubted that his method would work. However, after years passed, the seeds Sawadogo planted produced a forrest. Today, Sawadogo shares his methods with others.

Burkina Faso is a dry area located between the Sahara Desert and West Africa. A man named Yacouba Sawadogo dug many holes in the ground to try a method called zai' farming. When the rain finally came, the seed sprouted. Now the area is a forest in the middle of the desert.

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What is the best summary of the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert"?

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It takes talent to create a masterpiece.

Accomplishing a task can take years of dedication

People slowly learn to appreciate the world around them.

Landscapes naturally change over time.

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Which idea is presented in BOTH the selection "A legacy of Stone" and the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert"?

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Forty-three-year-old Cheval continued collecting stones along his route for almost 20 years.

But as his palace took shape, people's criticisms were replaced by awed respect.

Cheval's uniqueness helped him single-handedly create a marvel beyond duplication.

At night he labored by the light of an oil lamp.

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Which sentence from the selection "A Legacy of Stone" illustrates a similar idea?

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Cheval was not sure if he could finish his project, but Sawadogo knew that his experienment would be successful

Cheval has inspired other artists, but Sawadogo's work has gone unnoticed.

Cheval was not always interested in architecture, but Sawadogo was always interested in farming.

Cheval created a new design, but Sawadogo applied an old method.

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What is one way that Cheval in the selection "A Legacy of Stone" and Sawadogo in the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert are different?

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Question 12

Which of these correctly lists the FANBOYS?

Ms. Pineda, the greatest teacher ever, like to read and hang out with her dog.

Mrs. Gaither enjoys being a dog mom to Peanut, the youngest pup.

ALL of these use the appositive correctly!

3 year champions, the Piner middle school soccer team is coached by Mr. Hill.

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Which of these correctly utilizes an appositive phrase?

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