Use the drop-down menus to answer each question to think about what influenced the poem. What is one likely way Bruchac's life influenced his poem? What text in the poem shows that Bruchac is aware of his European heritage? What text in the poem shows that Bruchac feels close to his American Indian heritage? Why might Bruchac's mixed heritage make him want to write this poem?

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.