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What is the central idea of the text?
The resilience of individuals in the face of environmental challenges.
Which statement best describes the author's tone towards Lee Sherman?
Sympathetic and compassionate
How does the author develop his claim about pollution's effects on Lee Sherman?
By providing anecdotes of Lee Sherman's interactions with his environment.
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?
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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?
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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?
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Why does Sherman credit his survival to his co-workers at PPG?
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