MCA Reading Grade 10 Practice Questions - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA-IV) Reading - Grade 10 Exam

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Read the excerpt below from a short story: "Elena stood on the shore of Lake Superior, watching the gray waves crash against the jagged black rocks. The north wind carried the chill of late October, but she tightened her scarf and refused to step back into the warm cabin. For three years she had lived in the crowded noise of Chicago, yet standing here in the cold silence of her hometown, she felt her shoulders drop for the first time since leaving." Which statement best expresses the central theme of this excerpt?

Returning to familiar natural surroundings can bring a deep sense of peace and emotional restoration. Living in a large city is always harmful to a person's physical health. Severe weather conditions force people to appreciate modern indoor comforts. Young adults should never leave their hometowns to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

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Returning to familiar natural surroundings can bring a deep sense of peace and emotional restoration.

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