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Which word from the passage best helps you understand the meaning of the word "famine"?

Besieged Paris was in the throes of famine. Even the sparrows on the roofs and the rats in the sewers were growing scarce. People were eating anything they could get.


A. Anything


B. Besieged


C. Scarce

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C scarce because the people and animals were desperate for food. They had a poor supply.
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Answer:

C: Scarce

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