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Which of the following best describes Rachel's approach to her work in Paraguay?

realistic but uninspired

cautious and thorough

determined but impatient

relaxed and respectful

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Based on the selection, what does the word tranquilo mean?

calm

strong

satisfied

realistic

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Which best explains why the author includes the following statement at the beginning of the selection?
"There you are sitting on the side of a muddy Paraguayan road, waiting for a bus, when you bite into a broccli-filled tortilla and realize that you've made a difference."

to describe the location of her Peace Corp assignment

to emphasize the difficult conditions she faced in Paraguay

to establish the fact that she hoped to improve nutrition in Paraguay

to emphasize the significance of the experience she is about to describe

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What does the phrase "delusions of grandeur" refer to in paragraph 34?

Rachel's hopes for the future

Rachel's basic self-confidence

Rachel's inflated sense of self-importance

Rachel's feelings of anger

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How did the experience at the bus stop most likely affect Rachel's remaining work in Paraguay?

She became even more determined to reach all her goals.

She put all her efforts into convincing people to include broccolie in their diet.

She tried to remember that meaningful change occurs gradually.

She continued to think the people's relaxed attitude was her greatest obstacle.

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Which conflict is most closely related to the theme of this selection?

Rachel vs. the hot climate

Rachel vs. her own attitude

Rachel vs. the Peace Corps

Rachel vs. the Mothers Club

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What does the repetition of the word tranquilo throughout the selection emphasize about Rachel?

her knowledge of Spanish

her effort to learn Guarani

her impatience with Paraguayan culture

her lack of effectiveness in Paraguay

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Which of the following best describes Rachel's approach to her work in Paraguay?

Based on the selection, what does the word tranquilo mean?

Which best explains why the author includes the following statement at the beginning of the selection?"There you are sitting on the side of a muddy Paraguayan road, waiting for a bus, when you bite into a broccli-filled tortilla and realize that you've made a difference."

What does the phrase "delusions of grandeur" refer to in paragraph 34?

How did the experience at the bus stop most likely affect Rachel's remaining work in Paraguay?

Which conflict is most closely related to the theme of this selection?

What does the repetition of the word tranquilo throughout the selection emphasize about Rachel?

Which of the following best describes Rachel's approach to her work in Paraguay?

Based on the selection, what does the word tranquilo mean?

Which best explains why the author includes the following statement at the beginning of the selection?"There you are sitting on the side of a muddy Paraguayan road, waiting for a bus, when you bite into a broccli-filled tortilla and realize that you've made a difference."

What does the phrase "delusions of grandeur" refer to in paragraph 34?

How did the experience at the bus stop most likely affect Rachel's remaining work in Paraguay?

Which conflict is most closely related to the theme of this selection?

What does the repetition of the word tranquilo throughout the selection emphasize about Rachel?

Which best explains why the author includes the following statement at the beginning of the selection?
"There you are sitting on the side of a muddy Paraguayan road, waiting for a bus, when you bite into a broccli-filled tortilla and realize that you've made a difference."

Which best explains why the author includes the following statement at the beginning of the selection?
"There you are sitting on the side of a muddy Paraguayan road, waiting for a bus, when you bite into a broccli-filled tortilla and realize that you've made a difference."