The Harvest Gypsies

What is the color of the tent the family lives in?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• The color of the ground

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How do the parents and children arrange themselves when sleeping?

• Parents on the outside with children in the middle

• Each person sleeps separately

• Parents in the middle with children on the outside

• Children sleep in a separate tent

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What problem was mentioned with the tent's condition?

• It is too large.

• Rot has set in.

• It is too colorful.

• It is brand new.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following can be inferred about the family's financial situation?

• They are well-off with plenty of resources.

• They have moderate resources but choose to live minimally.

• They are facing hardships and have limited resources.

• They are on a vacation camping trip.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Based on the excerpt, what is a potential health risk to the family?

• The tent's color

• The flies in the tent and exposure to human feces

• The way they sleep

• The canvas bedding

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about the family's feelings after the death of the four-year-old boy?

• They felt motivated to improve their conditions.

• They were indifferent to the loss.

• They felt a deep sorrow and pain.

• They blamed each other for the loss.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How might the family's living conditions have contributed to the death of the four-year-old child?

• The child might have been exposed to unhygienic conditions and a poor diet.

• The child was unhappy with the tent's color.

• The child didn't like the sleeping arrangements.

• The child was homesick.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why might the author have chosen to detail the family's living conditions and experiences?

• To showcase camping techniques

• To highlight the prosperity of the time

• To bring attention to the hardships and challenges faced by families during this period

• To advertise tents and camping gear

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Considering the overall tone of the text, which of the following best represents the family's outlook on their future?

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Indifferent and nonchalant

• Desperate and bleak

• Excited and eager

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How might the story of this family compare to other families during the same period?

• This family's story is unique and not representative of the period.

• Many families likely faced similar hardships and challenges.

• Most families were much better off and didn't face such issues.

• This family was probably one of the richest during the period.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3