to help street Kid S MIN
1. Which statement identifies the central idea of the article? [RI. 2]
A.
Street kids in southern Nigeria are at greater risk than street kids in other parts of the world.
Okina's work with street kids has encouraged many others to address the problem.
Okina's determination has resulted in many street kids being able to attend school.
D. Society in Nigeria rejects and fears children forced to live on the street.
C.
2. How do paragraphs 5-6 contribute to the development of ideas in the text? [RI. S]
A. They reveal how important education is for street kids.
8.
They reveal the many struggles and dangers street kids face.
They reveal how dangerous it can be to work with street kids.
C.
D. They reveal what is currently being done to help kids living on the streets.
3. How do paragraphs 9-13 add to readers' understanding of Okina's impact? [RI.S]
A. By emphasizing the risks involved in helping street kids
B. By emphasizing his desire to help street kids get an education
C. By demonstrating his ability to change adult perspectives on street kids
D. By demonstrating how some street kids have reacted to his offer of help
4. What is the author's main purpose in the article? [RI. 6]
A. to describes the issue of children living on the street in Nigeria
B. to show how Okina has been able to change kids' lives
C. to provide information about how to start a nonprofit
D. to encourage readers to send money to Okina
5. How does mentioning Frederick, the first homeless boy Okina met, at both the beginning and the end of the
help readers understand Okina's impact? [RI.S]
A. It illustrates the challenges Frederick was facing on the street.
B. It illustrates the difference Okina has been able to make in Frederick's life.
C. It illustrates the friendships that Okina has made while helping street kids.
D. It illustrates the change Okina was able to make in many adults' view of street kids.