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Ellis Island National Monument Online: Cause-and-Effect Structure — Unit test

Question 24 • 2026 Summer 305 ELA/ESOL CR_Grade 6

Which excerpt from "Home Place Retold" best reflects the central idea that Watonwan will never be forgotten?

Answer
A
Today, Paul Kramer’s paintings, which hang in a Minnesota museum, highlight the connection between the town’s past and its future.
B
This custom disappeared as the community grew, but the seasonal rhythm of country life remained in place.
C
As the children grew, they went to school, and in time, left to make homes of their own.
D
Although she was born in The States in the 1890s, her parents had only left Europe a decade before her birth.

Explanation

The central idea is that Watonwan’s memory and history will continue into the future. Choice A says that Paul Kramer’s paintings in a Minnesota museum connect the town’s past with its future, suggesting the town will be remembered. The other excerpts describe changes in community life or family history but do not directly show Watonwan’s lasting legacy.

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