In this informational text, Gwen Thompkins discusses an incident in a Kenyan tribe in which 11 people accused of being witches were burned in May 2008. As your read, take notes on people's views on witchcraft in the mentioned African countries.
Question 1
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Part A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
Question 2
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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
Question 3
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Which of the following describes the author's main purpose in the text?
Question 4
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How does the author develop the idea that a belief in witch craft is widespread in Africa?