"A Review of Bread and Roses, Too"

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"A Review of Bread and Roses, Too"

by Sarah Woode

Rosa can’t believe her ears. “Strike! Strike!” Her entire town is on strike, and her mother and sister Anna are heading the protest march. The police are arresting strike leaders, and one of Rosa’s neighbors has been shot.

Author Katherine Paterson’s new book, Bread and Roses, Too, is a compelling fictional account of a real historical event. The story explores the struggles of poor immigrant workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts. During the winter of 1912, 25,000 mill workers left their jobs to demand better pay. Through their brave efforts, the workers won a raise of one penny an hour.

Paterson tells this moving tale through the eyes of 13-year-olds Rosa Serutti and Jake Beale. The book alternates between their points of view. They meet on the night Rosa is searching through the trash for a pair of shoes that have been thrown away. Instead she finds Jake, who is trying to sleep while hiding from his abusive father. By telling the story as children would see it, Paterson allows the reader to experience the life of the mill workers.

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Use the book review to answer the question.

Which quote best describes a piece of textual evidence that the writer uses to support the argument?

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“The police are arresting strike leaders, and one of Rosa’s neighbors has been shot.”
“The police are arresting strike leaders, and one of Rosa’s neighbors has been shot.”

“Paterson has won numerous awards for children’s literature, including the Newbery Medal and National Book Award for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved.”
“Paterson has won numerous awards for children’s literature, including the Newbery Medal and National Book Award for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved .”

“Still, what happens to Rosa and Jake is very moving, and the conclusion is deeply satisfying.”
“Still, what happens to Rosa and Jake is very moving, and the conclusion is deeply satisfying.”

“Paterson tells this moving tale through the eyes of 13-year-olds Rosa Serutti and Jake Beale.”