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📖 Reading Passage: Kid Blink and the Newsies

Read the passage below carefully, then answer the questions that follow.

Louis "Kid Blink" Baletti was one of the most famous newsboys in New York City during the 1890s. He got his nickname because he was blind in one eye, but this didn't stop him from becoming a powerful leader among the newsies. Kid Blink lived in crowded tenements with other poor children who sold newspapers on the street corners to survive.

In 1899, Kid Blink helped organize the famous Newsboys Strike. The newspaper companies had raised the price that newsies had to pay for their papers, making it harder for them to earn money. Kid Blink showed great resilience and entrepreneurial spirit as he led thousands of newsboys in refusing to sell papers until the prices were lowered. His advocacy for fair treatment helped improve conditions for working children.

Kid Blink was known for his fiery speeches and his ability to inspire other newsies to stand up for their rights. Even though he was just a teenager, he demonstrated remarkable leadership skills that made him a hero to many poor children in New York City.

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Louis Baletti called "Kid Blink"?

He blinked a lot when he was nervous

He was blind in one eye

He had trouble seeing in bright light

It was his real last name

2. What happened in 1899 that caused the Newsboys Strike?

The newspapers stopped printing

The price newsies paid for papers was raised

Kid Blink was arrested

The weather was too cold to sell papers

3. Where did Kid Blink and other poor children live?

In mansions

In tenements

In hotels

On the streets

4. What made Kid Blink a good leader? (Check all that apply)

He gave inspiring speeches

He was very wealthy

He stood up for newsies' rights

He could organize large groups of people

📝 Part 2: Vocabulary Matching

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the letter in the blank.

_____ 1. tenements
_____ 2. resilience
_____ 3. entrepreneurial
_____ 4. advocacy
A. the ability to bounce back from difficulties
B. crowded apartment buildings for poor people
C. supporting or arguing for a cause
D. having business skills and taking risks

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer & Writing

5. Describe two personality traits that made Kid Blink a good leader.
6. What challenges did newsies like Kid Blink face in their daily lives?
7. Writing Prompt: Write a paragraph explaining why Kid Blink was an important leader among the newsies. Use details from the passage to support your answer.
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