Sacajawea STAAR

How does paragraph 2 contribute to the reader's understand of the passage?

• It shows how Sacagawea responded to emergencies.

• It shows how much Sacagawea enjoyed exploring.

• It shows that Sacagawea had taken on much responsibility at a young age.

• It shows that Sacagawea was practical.

In Paragraph 2, it shows that Sacagawea had taken on much responsibility at a young age. Select the sentence that best supports the this statement.

• "At sixteen, she was the mother of a two-month-old son and embarking on the journey of a lifetime." (paragraph 2)

• "Sacagawea shared with the men of the Corps her knowlege of where to find berries and roots and how to prepare them." (paragraph 4)

• "one day, windy weather caused the pirogue she was in to tilt on its side and fill with water." (paragraph 5)

• "When she finally was reunited with her surviving family members, Sacagawea helped make the negotiations for horses and guides proceed smoothly." (paragraph 6)

What is the meaning of the word bridge as it is used in paragraph 3?

• connection

• span

• crossing

• over pass

What does the phrase "presence of mind" mean in paragraph 5?

• desire to please most people

• ability to think clearly and take sensible action

• ability to predict the outcomes of actions

• appreciation of simple pleasures in life

How do the details about Sacagawea's desire to see the whale support a central idea in the passage?

• They explain why the explorers needed her to guide them on the expedition.

• They illustrate the bold and adventurous nature of her character.

• They show how she was able to negotiate successfully under pressure.

• They describe the difficulties that she overcame to travel with the expedition.

What is the author's purpose for writing the passage?

• to give the reader a sense of how side Sacagawea was

• to explain to the reader why Sacagawea was chosen as the interpreter

• to show the reader how important Sacagawea was to the Lewis and Clark expedition

• to tell the reader how much Sacagawea appreciated being included in the expedition

Which sentence from the passage best reveals the author's purpose?

• "By the time she was fourteen, Sacagawea was the wife of French trader Toussaint Charbonneau." (paragraph 2)

• "As importand bundles - such as instruments, medicine, and the captains' journals - floated by, she carefully saved them. " (paragraph 5)

• "These hardships helped Sacagawea grow from a shy girl into a self-assured woman." (paragraph 8)

• "No one knows for sure when Sacagawea died." (paragraph 9)