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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?

How Cheval's route differed from other mail carrier routes

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

The causes and effects of Cheval's retirement

A problem that Cheval solved by learning building skills

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

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

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

He thought that using unfamiliar materials could inspire his creativity

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

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Question 4

What can the reader infer from this quotation?

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

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

Cheval had specific traits that helped him achieve his goal.

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

Question 5

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

People are eager to try new ways to farm.

The desert landscape naturally encourage plant growth.

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

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

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

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Question 6

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

To highlight the desert lifestyle of Sawadogo and his people

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

To explain the different steps involved in zai' farming.

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

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Question 7

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

advice from others

spreading knowledge

personal wealth

providing for others

exploring new places

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Question 8

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

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.

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.

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.

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Question 9

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

People slowly learn to appreciate the world around them.

It takes talent to create a masterpiece.

Accomplishing a task can take years of dedication

Landscapes naturally change over time.

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Question 10

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

Question 11

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.

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

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

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Question 12

Which of these correctly lists the FANBOYS?

FromAnd Nor Because Or Yet So

OrAlso Not But Or You So

For And Nor But Or Yet So

ForAnd Nor Because Or Yet So

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Question 13

Which of these correctly utilizes an appositive phrase?

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.

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

ALL of these use the appositive correctly!

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