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The spirit of the place, if such spirits can be said to exist, was the carnival, Poor Jack Amusements, that arrived at the end of the harvest season every August. Most people took their vacations during the week of the fair, and were there morning to night, working in a food tent or organizing one of the events, like the Horse and Pony Pull, or the Most Beautiful Baby Contest.
—A Girl Named Zippy,
Haven Kimmel
What does this description of Mooreland help you learn about the townspeople?
The people of Mooreland were poor.
The people of Mooreland were boring.
The people of Mooreland were hardworking.
The people of Mooreland were carefree.
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The description of the people of Mooreland as being at the fair from morning to night, working in food tents or organizing events, suggests that they were hardworking. This is further reinforced by the mention of the harvest season and the fact that most people took their vacations during the fair, indicating a community that is dedicated to their work and takes advantage of opportunities for leisure and celebration after the harvest season.
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