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E x tr a Re ading Comprehension Acti v iti e s (Unit 3, page 34) Comprehen sion Que stion s A . Answer the questions, according to information in the article. 1. What award reflects Newman’s success as a philanthropist?
2. Why did Newman agree to put a picture of himself on his salad dressing label?
3. What kind of organizations does Newman make contributions to?
4. How much has Newman contributed to charities since 1982? (Write the amount in numerals.)
5. How do the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps help children with life-threatening illnesses?
6. How much do children need to pay to attend the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps?
7. What does Newman think about generosity?
Criti c a l Thinking Que stion s B . In your own words, explain what the quotes mean. 1. What does Newman mean by “Those who are most lucky should hold their hands out to those who aren’t”?
2. What does Newman mean by “I’m not running for sainthood. I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer who puts back into the soil what he takes out”?
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Unit 3
