A Grade 7 Unit 3 Periodic Assess...
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e magical land 1) Part A
big earthquake What is most likely the author's purpose for writing "The Earthquake"?
O A. to describe the relationship between the main characters and the landscape
B. to describe the emotions the main character feels about returning home again
C. to describe the reactions of the main character when she arrives at Hugson's Siding
D. to describe the circumstances that lead to a sudden change for the central characters
idnight, but it
ain slowly
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1) Part B
Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "The little girl stood still to watch until the train had disappeared around a curve, then
O she turned to see where she was. The shed. was bare save for an old wooden bench,
did not look very inviting " (naragraphs 4-5)