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  • Q1
    What detail does NOT support the central idea: Many people came together in the effort to beat polio.
    "Millions of dollars poured into labratories where researchers raced to develop a vaccine." (Page 9)
    "Within a few years, polio cases in America had plummeted." (page 9)
    "People across the country volunteered to help raise money for research." (Page 9)
    Disney Characters like Mickey Mouse paraded across movie screens, urging audience members to contribute." (page 9)
    120s
    110.23.b.5.g
  • Q2
    Choose the word that is most similar to the word: encase
    to remove
    to wrap
    120s
    110.23.b.6.f
  • Q3
    Choose the word most similar to: afflict
    to hurt
    to help
    120s
    110.23.b.6.f
  • Q4
    Choose the word most similar to: plague
    to trouble
    to calm
    120s
    110.23.b.6.f
  • Q5
    Choose the word most similar to: stride
    problem
    progress
    120s
    110.23.b.6.f
  • Q6
    Choose the word most similar to: jubilation
    sadness
    happiness
    120s
    110.23.b.6.f
  • Q7
    The section, "Polio Mysteries" helps readers understand
    what causes polio
    how polio can be treated
    why polio is so contagious
    how Polio affected people in America
    120s
    110.23.b.5.g
  • Q8
    The sidebar, "How Does the Polio Vaccine Work?" ____________.
    helps readers understand how a vaccine was able to help the US defeat polio
    explains why viruses can make you sick
    helps readers understand why polio was so dangerous
    explains how polio spreads
    120s
    110.23.b.5.c
  • Q9
    Tarshis most likely wrote this article to ________.
    explain the history of vaccines
    inform readers about polio and how the disease affected America in the early 20th century
    provide a detailed account of her family history
    120s
    110.23.b.9.a

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