KSA Reading Grade 10 Practice Questions - Kentucky Summative Assessment Reading - Grade 10 Exam

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Read the excerpt: 'Uncle Silas spent every autumn evening in his workshop, carefully carving white oak splints to weave traditional Appalachian baskets. When asked why he didn't buy plastic containers at the hardware store, he smiled and said, "A plastic bucket holds nails, but a hand-spun basket holds memory and hands down a craft."' What primary motivation drives Silas to continue basket making?

He wants to sell hand-spun baskets to local hardware stores for maximum profit. He seeks to preserve traditional Appalachian craft heritage and cultural memory. He lacks access to modern commercial containers in his rural town. He is competing in an annual state fair woodworking championship.

Correct Answer:

He seeks to preserve traditional Appalachian craft heritage and cultural memory.

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