Milton Hershey Comprehension

Which detail from the selection does the photograph of Hershey, Pennsylvania, help the reader understand? 

• Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory. 
• A sign with the words "The Sweetest Place on Earth" greets visitors as they enter the city. 
• Lamp posts that look like chocolate kisses line the streets. 
• Milton Hershey needed a location for his chocolate factory. 

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

In paragraph 2, the meaning of the prefix un- in the word unable is - 

• again
• before
• not
• one

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why did Milton Hershey build the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania? 

• To provide a college
• To provide a nice community
• To provide a home for orphans
• To provide a location for his chocolate factory 

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What is the meaning of the word factory as used in paragraph 6? 

• A building in which people live 
• A building in which products are made 
• The most important place in a town
• The place where people gather to play

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The reader can tell that Milton Hershey - 

• was a determined man who cared for others 
• enjoyed making different types of chocolate candy
• built a town in the place where he was born
• thought it was important to provide candy 

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How might visitors know they are near Hershey, Pennsylvania? 

• Visitors will hear happy children playing. 
• Visitors will notice street signs named for chocolate. 
• Visitors will see "The Sweetest Place on Earth" sign. 
• Visitors will smell the chocolate aroma from the factory. 

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 1. 
Approaching this city, the aroma of chocolate fills the air. 
The imagery in this sentence appeals to the reader's sense of - 

• taste
• touch 
• hearing
• smell

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 4, which word is an antonym of the word failure? 

• company
• success
• business
• years 

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 9. 
Milton Hershey will always be remembered for making life sweeter for others. 
What is the meaning of this sentence? 

• His kindness allowed him to see the needs of others. 
• His kindness caused him to build a chocolate factory. 
• His kindness provided food to children. 
• His kindness improved the lives of others. 

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the time line of Milton Hershey's life. 
What event belongs on the blank line? 

• Hershey discovers a tasty recipe for chocolate. 
• Hershey builds a town for his workers. 
• Hershey provides a school for orphans. 
• Hershey completes the fourth grade. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10