Question
Read the blog entry "The Alaska Start III," which was written by a former director of the Census Bureau. Then answer the questions.
The Alaska Start III
by
Robert Groves
(1) We flew to Noorvik mid-morning on Monday, January 25, a 10-seat plane—full of state dignitaries. The temperature at landing was a balmy 7°F. The one-strip airport is about one mile from the village. There were two dog sleds nearby, one for the lieutenant governor and one for me. My musher was a 12-year-old student, who, after we moved out of the congestion of the airport, stopped and allowed me to mush the team for a bit of time. Great fun; the lead dog was instantly responsive to his commands, and even though my training was limited to about 45 seconds, it was a blast.
(2) We arrived at the school to see the entire student body out on the portico of the school, applauding the arrival of the census to Noorvik (wouldn't it be great if every city in the US greeted census workers with such enthusiasm?). I met the elders of the village, who were assembled in the Inupiat culture room, now used to instruct the children in their native language.
(3) We visited a few classrooms where I found that the kids were totally on top of why the census is done, how often it's done, and how it benefits the country.
(4) I also participated in a few satellite uplink interviews with various media, accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future.
(5) At 1 p.m., I rode with the mayor of Noorvik on an ATV to visit the very first household to be enumerated in the 2010 Census. I knocked on the door and was ushered in. We completed the interview in just a few minutes; I exited to see a whole slew of press people down the road. I was happy to announce, "One down; 309 million more to go!"
(6) I returned to the school, which is clearly the hub of social activity in the small village, to have lunch with the school children. More interviews with press; a large gathering in the gymnasium with the entire village assembled; an exchange of gifts; speeches; native dancing.
(7) The 2010 Census has begun—in a remote village of Alaska, with one household, and the support and love of the thousands of residents. It will continue for several months—in big cities, in small towns, in institutions, among the homeless, for the rich, and for the poor.
(8) The country is on its way to being counted!
"Alaskan Beginnings: Census 2010"—Public Domain/U.S. Census Bureau
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(a)
Part A
Which statement is supported by evidence found in the blog entry?
A
Noorvik was chosen by the Census Bureau because of its unusual weather.
B
The people of Noorvik feel the census is important to their village.
C
The census in Noorvik will be finished quickly.
D
The village of Noorvik is easily reached by travelers.
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(b)
Part B
Which evidence from the blog entry supports the answer to Part A?
A
"The one-strip airport is about one mile from the village." (paragraph 1)
B
". . . see a whole slew of press people down the road." (paragraph 5)
C
". . . accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future." (paragraph 4)
D
"The temperature at landing was a balmy 7°F." (paragraph 1)
The Alaska Start III
by
Robert Groves
(1) We flew to Noorvik mid-morning on Monday, January 25, a 10-seat plane—full of state dignitaries. The temperature at landing was a balmy 7°F. The one-strip airport is about one mile from the village. There were two dog sleds nearby, one for the lieutenant governor and one for me. My musher was a 12-year-old student, who, after we moved out of the congestion of the airport, stopped and allowed me to mush the team for a bit of time. Great fun; the lead dog was instantly responsive to his commands, and even though my training was limited to about 45 seconds, it was a blast.
(2) We arrived at the school to see the entire student body out on the portico of the school, applauding the arrival of the census to Noorvik (wouldn't it be great if every city in the US greeted census workers with such enthusiasm?). I met the elders of the village, who were assembled in the Inupiat culture room, now used to instruct the children in their native language.
(3) We visited a few classrooms where I found that the kids were totally on top of why the census is done, how often it's done, and how it benefits the country.
(4) I also participated in a few satellite uplink interviews with various media, accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future.
(5) At 1 p.m., I rode with the mayor of Noorvik on an ATV to visit the very first household to be enumerated in the 2010 Census. I knocked on the door and was ushered in. We completed the interview in just a few minutes; I exited to see a whole slew of press people down the road. I was happy to announce, "One down; 309 million more to go!"
(6) I returned to the school, which is clearly the hub of social activity in the small village, to have lunch with the school children. More interviews with press; a large gathering in the gymnasium with the entire village assembled; an exchange of gifts; speeches; native dancing.
(7) The 2010 Census has begun—in a remote village of Alaska, with one household, and the support and love of the thousands of residents. It will continue for several months—in big cities, in small towns, in institutions, among the homeless, for the rich, and for the poor.
(8) The country is on its way to being counted!
"Alaskan Beginnings: Census 2010"—Public Domain/U.S. Census Bureau
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STOP
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(a)
Part A
Which statement is supported by evidence found in the blog entry?
A
Noorvik was chosen by the Census Bureau because of its unusual weather.
B
The people of Noorvik feel the census is important to their village.
C
The census in Noorvik will be finished quickly.
D
The village of Noorvik is easily reached by travelers.
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STOP
(b)
Part B
Which evidence from the blog entry supports the answer to Part A?
A
"The one-strip airport is about one mile from the village." (paragraph 1)
B
". . . see a whole slew of press people down the road." (paragraph 5)
C
". . . accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future." (paragraph 4)
D
"The temperature at landing was a balmy 7°F." (paragraph 1)
Answers
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(a) The correct answer is:
**B. The people of Noorvik feel the census is important to their village.**
(b) The evidence that supports this answer is:
**C. ". . . accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future." (paragraph 4)**
This evidence indicates that the students are engaged with the census and understand its significance for their community.
**B. The people of Noorvik feel the census is important to their village.**
(b) The evidence that supports this answer is:
**C. ". . . accompanied by a 12th grade student who talked about how the census fits into Noorvik's future." (paragraph 4)**
This evidence indicates that the students are engaged with the census and understand its significance for their community.