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Since that time, the holiday has been commemorated in Arlington National Cemetery. Using context clues, what does commemorated mean?
celebrated or honored
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Which flower is associated with Memorial Day?
red poppies
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What happened on the first national observation of Memorial Day?
more than 5,000 participants worked together to decorate 20,000 graves in Arlington National Cemetery
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What was the author's purpose for writing the article?
to explain the history and traditions of Memorial Day
to persuade readers that Memorial Day is an important holida
to entertain the reader with a story about the first Memoria
to explain the difference between Memorial Day and Decoratio
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What is the meaning of the word "comrade" as it is used in the passage?
an enemy
a student
a general
a fellow soldier or friend
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In the author's opinion, which is not an appropriate symbol of Memorial Day?
red poppies
barbecues
American flags
wreaths
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"Red flowers are known to grow in ravaged landscapes, including war-torn battlefields." Using context clues, what does ravaged mean?
dirty
severely damaged
clean
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How was Memorial Day impacted by The Uniforms Holiday Bill?
The Uniforms Holiday Bill changed the name and date of the holiday.
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What is the meaning of the word "encompassing" as used in paragraph 3?
honorable
more inclusive; including everyone or everything
exclude
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Based on the context of paragraph 1, what is the meaning of the phrase "conjures up"?
advertises
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brings to mind
discourages
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What inference can you make about Arlington National Cemetery based on the passage?
that it was opened on the first Memorial Day
that many soldiers are buried there
that people don't visit it very often
that it is located outside of Washington D.C.
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According to the passage, why were red poppies chosen as a symbol of Memorial Day?
Red poppies were chosen because they grow in battlefields where soldiers fought and died. They are a symbol of hope.
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