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What is the central idea of the text?
What is the central idea of the text?
- The resilience of individuals in the face of environmental challenges. (correct)
- The significance of keeping a tidy yard in suburban areas.
- The impact of pollution on Lee Sherman's physical health.
- The importance of community support in times of adversity.
Which statement best describes the author's tone towards Lee Sherman?
Which statement best describes the author's tone towards Lee Sherman?
- Sympathetic and compassionate (correct)
- Critical and disapproving
- Indifferent and detached
- Sarcastic and mocking
How does the author develop his claim about pollution's effects on Lee Sherman?
How does the author develop his claim about pollution's effects on Lee Sherman?
- By highlighting Lee Sherman's lack of concern for the environment.
- By providing anecdotes of Lee Sherman's interactions with his environment. (correct)
- Through detailed physical descriptions of Lee Sherman.
- By describing Lee Sherman's efforts to combat pollution in his community.
What is the author's purpose in presenting Lee Sherman's story?
What is the author's purpose in presenting Lee Sherman's story?
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How does the author use dialogue to support his claims?
How does the author use dialogue to support his claims?
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What dangerous chemicals did Sherman work with as a pipefitter at PPG?
What dangerous chemicals did Sherman work with as a pipefitter at PPG?
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What incident led to Sherman narrowly escaping death at PPG?
What incident led to Sherman narrowly escaping death at PPG?
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How did Sherman's boss save him from a fatal incident at PPG?
How did Sherman's boss save him from a fatal incident at PPG?
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What action did Sherman's co-workers take to protect themselves at PPG?
What action did Sherman's co-workers take to protect themselves at PPG?
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Why does Sherman credit his survival to his co-workers at PPG?
Why does Sherman credit his survival to his co-workers at PPG?
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