From The General History of Virginia by John Smith Read the selection from the historical account The General History of Virginia by John
Smith. Then, reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each
question, citing text evidence
1. As you read lines 1-17, begin to collect and cite text evidence. What is the main
problem described in the first paragraph. Which phrases that describe Wingfield's
behavior.
2.
Reread lines 1-17. Explain the central idea of this paragraph.
3.
Read lines 18–41. How does John Smith refers to himself.
4.
Reread lines 30–41. Explain why you think Smith refers to himself in the third
person.

The “big dig” the “big dig” (the central artery/tunnel project) has been complex and challenging. located in boston, massachusetts, this tunnel is eight lanes wide and three-and-a-half miles long. what is most amazing about this tunnel is that it is constructed under a major highway and skyscrapers located in boston’s financial district. construction crews used “clamshell excavators” during this dig. these machines carved narrow trenches, and then a special substance was pumped into the trench to keep the dirt from caving in. finally, steel beams were lowered into the trench and concrete was pumped in. one problem that engineers faced while constructing the tunnel is the fact that the soil beneath boston is extremely loose and soggy. engineers solved this dilemma by freezing the soil and pumping very cold water into pipes beneath the city. to strengthen the soil even further, a special type of glue was injected into the ground to with the consolidation of the soil. 23 which phrase best defines the word excavator as used in the passage? a. a device used to measure underground temperatures b. a device used to level uneven surfaces c. a device used to move heavy objects d. a device used to dig holes