The Sandcastle

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Why is paragraph 8 important to the plot?

It helps to explain how the climate changed in the world.

It emphasizes the dangers of their trip.

It foreshadows how Masha’s grandchildren will react.

It establishes the importance of traveling.

6.7c

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Which sentence from the text best explains why Masha decides to build the sand castle?

The sea, the continents, had changed. (para. 2)

Well, they’re coming. Masha decided. They can remove their goggles and gloves on the bus. (para. 9)

But they couldn’t touch it, so it, the sea, didn’t seem real to them … they’d taken no delight, no pleasure, in their journey to the sea. (para. 10)

… and the children were so excited by what they were building they forgot about their protective gloves. (para. 22)

6.6c

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Which paragraphs best mark the turning point in the story?

Paragraphs 6 and 7

Paragraphs 13 and 14

Paragraphs 19 and 20

Paragraphs 30 and 31

6.7c

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How do Masha’s brief moments of sadness drive the plot?

She becomes determined to share her experiences with the children.

They highlight the relationship she had with her father.

They motivate her to ignore the children’s attitude about going out.

The children will learn to appreciate the world they lost.

6.7b

Obavezno

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The Sandcastle

Why is paragraph 8 important to the plot?

Which sentence from the text best explains why Masha decides to build the sand castle?

Which paragraphs best mark the turning point in the story?

How do Masha’s brief moments of sadness drive the plot?

Why are the children’s reactions to the beach so important to the story? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Why is paragraph 8 important to the plot?

Which sentence from the text best explains why Masha decides to build the sand castle?

Which paragraphs best mark the turning point in the story?

How do Masha’s brief moments of sadness drive the plot?

Why are the children’s reactions to the beach so important to the story? Support your answer with evidence from the story.