Review First Nine Weeks

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Why did Clara attend school away from her home?

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Her parents wanted to help her to overcome her shyness.

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What does the quote 'There was plenty of love and plenty of money in the Barton household, and Clara had a happy childhood.' indicate?

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It states the main idea of Clara Barton's early life.

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What does the word 'dash' mean in the context: 'Sometimes she had to jump onto a horse whose rider had been shot and then dash away for bandages or a surgeon.'?

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To leave quickly.

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What does the quote 'It is clear that Clara’s childhood experiences had helped her to prepare for the challenging work as a nurse, especially during difficult times.' show?

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It shows one of the main ideas of the passage.

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Is the quote '. . . Clara worked in hospitals, camps, and battlefields.' a key detail or main idea?

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Key detail.

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What is the main idea of paragraphs 1-5 about Clara Barton's childhood?

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Clara had a happy childhood filled with love and support.

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What role did Clara's sisters play in her education?

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They worked with her often so that she was reading and spelling almost as soon as she could talk.

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What does the quote 'She felt as safe on the back of a horse as she felt in a rocking chair.' suggest about Clara?

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It suggests that Clara was very comfortable and confident while riding.

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What can be inferred about Clara's independence from her schooling away from home?

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Her parents believed she needed to learn to become more independent.

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What does the quote 'Some people thought she should only help the soldiers from the North, but she did not mind what anybody said or thought.' reveal about Clara's character?

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It reveals her determination and willingness to help all soldiers regardless of their side.