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Which of the following statements best demonstrates the father's belief that the Western school does not appreciate his culture?

A. "You wanted to call him Wind, insisting that Wolf somehow must be his middle name."

Questions 1. unnaturalness 2. complex 3. set aside 4. current 5. distinctive clothing

Answers 1. artificiality 2. abstract 3. appropriated 4. contemporary 5. regalia

Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

B. "It is our people's way of showing the newborn respect, ensuring that he starts his life on the path of spirituality."

The following sentence, "He is caught between two worlds, torn by two distinct cultural systems," (paragraph 14) mainly shows that fill in the blank________________.

B. Both Indian and Western culture influence Wind-Wolf and he struggles to belong in each world.

What is most likely a theme in "A Father's Plea"?

B. Cultural difference does not mean cultural disadvantage.

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 2)?

B. Wind-Wolf has received more education than his peers at this early age.

Which meaning of foray most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (paragraph 13)?

B. verb | to go on an excursion

What is the author's reason for the statement (paragraph 10), "It takes time to adjust to a new cultural system and learn new things."

C. He offers an explanation for his son's behavior in school.

What is most likely the main message the author is trying to communicate in paragraphs 2 and 3?

C. The traditions, ceremonies, and care Wind-Wolf received by the age of five, served to introduce him to the spiritual world and demonstrate respect for the young child.

Which passage from the text best supports the correct answer to Question 7?

D. "My son, Wind-Wolf, is not an empty glass coming into your class to be filled. He is a full basket coming into a different environment and society with something special to share. Please let him share his knowledge, heritage, and culture with you and his peers."


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