Comparing Accounts of Clara Barton’s Story Answers

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Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.How does the author highlight Clara’s impact on others in these frames?

A
by showing that Clara felt bored when not helping others
B
by showing the friends Clara made in Europe
C
by showing French families during the war
D
by showing Clara handing out pamphlets
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In A Story of the Red Cross, why does the author provide a first-hand account of the work in Galveston?

A
to emphasize how recovery conditions have improved
B
to show a group of people who Clara helped during a disaster
C
to emphasize the benefits an experienced team provides
D
to show the place where Clara was forced to work
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Look at this page from One War Ends, Another Begins.Which best describes the author’s purpose in these frames?

A
to describe to the reader the sadness encountered by Clara
B
to show Clara’s resolve and dedication to make a difference
C
to inform the reader about how the Red Cross helps others
D
to persuade the reader to help volunteer with the Red Cross
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Which is one difference between a graphic novel and a memoir?

A
Only memoirs are about nonfiction, or true, events.
B
Only graphic novels use speech bubbles to show dialogue.
C
Only memoirs are meant to inform readers about world issues.
D
Only graphic novels include conversations between people.
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Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.My stenographer, Miss Agnes Coombs, found her post by me, and sixty to eighty letters a day, taken from dictation, made up the clerical round of the office of the president. This duty fell in between attending the daily meetings of the relief committee and receiving constant calls both in and out of the city.Which statement describes how the purpose of the frame and the excerpt are different?

A
The frame informs the reader that Clara was appreciated for her work.
B
The excerpt informs the reader of the attention to detail Clara demonstrated to coordinate the relief process.
C
The excerpt informs the reader that Clara was unorganized and ineffective in her position.
D
The frame informs the reader that the Clara had a dedicated team supporting her.
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Look at the frames from One War Ends, Another Begins.Which best describes the author’s purpose in these frames of One War Ends, Another Begins?

A
to show how Clara stood up to politicians
B
to show how Clara inspired others
C
to show how Clara cared for her family
D
to show how Clara felt about public speaking
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Which best describes the author’s primary purpose in A Story of the Red Cross?

A
to persuade readers to take up a cause
B
to guide readers through a set of steps
C
to educate readers about an important resource
D
to entertain readers with a romantic story

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