Indians

How do the dual influences of her childhood show up in her writing?

• She talks about Native themes in English words.

• She writes her people's myths in books.

• She has Dakota and Christian religious beliefs in her stories.

• Her stories are set on the reservation and show modern American Indian life.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What complaint does Power's mother make about the statue of the Indian man at the Historical Society?

• It only shows the White side of events.

• It shows things that never happened.

• She thinks the statues capture part of their spirits.

• It doesn't belong in the history museum, because it still happens.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the primary theme explored in the poem 'The Indian Burying Ground' by Philip Freneau?

• A) The clash between Native American and European cultures

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The inevitability of death

• D) The power of love

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'Indian' correctly in a historical context?

• A) The Indian Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.

• B) The Indian chief led his tribe with wisdom and courage.

• C) Indian food is known for its spices.

• D) The Indian summer was unusually warm this year.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the novel 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie, what is the protagonist's main struggle?

• A) Balancing his identity between two cultures

• B) Overcoming a physical disability

• C) Achieving academic success

• D) Finding true love

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'Indian summer'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following authors is known for writing about Native American themes?

• A) Mark Twain

• B) Louise Erdrich

• C) Jane Austen

• D) Charles Dickens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of the Indian Removal Act in American history?

• A) It promoted the cultural exchange between settlers and Native Americans.

• B) It led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes.

• C) It was a peace treaty between the U.S. government and Native tribes.

• D) It established reservations for Native Americans.

In English grammar, which sentence correctly uses the term 'Indian'?

• A) The Indian's culture is rich and diverse.

• B) The Indian are known for their hospitality.

• C) Indian's have a long history in America.

• D) The Indian were celebrating their festival.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the main conflict in the story 'Indian Camp' by Ernest Hemingway?

• A) A young boy's struggle with his father's expectations

• B) A doctor's challenge in delivering a baby under difficult circumstances

• C) A family's fight against poverty

• D) A tribe's resistance to colonization

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4