A New Beginning

What event marked a new beginning for the town of Greendale?

• The end of the drought and the arrival of rain

• The election of a new mayor

• The discovery of a new water source

• The construction of a new community center

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the mayor's perspective on the town's recovery?

• He believed it was a temporary change.

• He saw it as a renaissance and a chance to thrive.

• He thought it was a minor improvement.

• He was indifferent to the changes.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the general sentiment among the townsfolk about the rain?

• They were all optimistic and excited.

• They were all skeptical and doubtful.

• Some were skeptical, while others were hopeful.

• They were indifferent to the rain.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the meaning of the word renaissance as it is used in the passage?

• A major disaster or setback

• A revival or renewed interest

• A sudden and unexpected downfall

• A financial burden

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which strategy would help determine the meaning of respite in the text?

• Checking for synonyms and antonyms in the passage

• Breaking the word into smaller parts and analyzing its root

• Using the context of a "brief respite before another dry spell"

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word complacent most likely mean as used in the passage?

• Overly self-satisfied and unwilling to act

• Angry and resistant to change

• Unmotivated by personal gain

• Overwhelmed by the challenges ahead

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4