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In a short answer where you include textual evidence for your support, answer the following question.
The story takes place during the Franco-Prussian War. What state is Paris in at the beginning of the story? Use 8th grade words
At the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War, which started in 1870, Paris was in a state of siege and turmoil. Context of the War: The war began primarily due to tensions over the Spanish throne and rising German nationalism, particularly from Prussia, led by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.

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Short answer: At the beginning of the story, Paris is under siege and full of fear and confusion.

Textual-evidence help: I can give exact quotes if you tell me the story title or paste the passage. Look for lines that use words like "surrounded," "siege," "bombardment," "starving," or "refugees" — those are direct clues the city is under attack.

Example of how to include a quote (example only, not from your story):
"The city was surrounded and the guns never stopped" shows that Paris was under siege and in chaos.

Send the story title or the passage and I will add real textual evidence in the same short, 8th-grade style.