English, 20.08.2020 04:01 akkira02

Iterary Text: Historical Fiction Read this passage. Then, answer the question(s).

(1) It was a fine harbor, well protected from the sea, yet with the sea easily reachable through navigable waters. (2) The vessel sailed for the Dutch West India Company, its mission to purchase from the natives a base from which to conduct company trade. (3) The best location, it was decided, was the tip of the hilly island the natives called Manna-hata. (4) Dutch being unfamiliar to the natives, the captain employed broken French and a great deal of sign language to arrange for the purchase. (5) For goods worth only about sixty Dutch guilders—cloth, kettles, knives, shirts—he concluded what he thought was a splendid bargain, acquiring the island for the company.

(6) The Tall One spoke as best he could to the strangers from across the waters. (7) "I know my people's love of the land. I hear your words, but I do not think you share this love. (8) When you speak, I hear only your want. (9) I hear only your need. (10) Your need is for a place to hunt. (11) Your want is for a promise of safety. (12) For this, you make offerings. (13) Very well. (14) There is enough here to share. (15) I accept your offerings, and I welcome you in peace." (16) He did not understand why later they expected him and his people to leave the area.

Which meaning of the word base is used in sentence 2?
A. a supporting foundation
B. a center of operations
C. a sand-filled bag
D. a main ing

Answers: 3

Show answers

Another question on English

English, 21.06.2019 16:00

Why is emerson’s essay “self-reliance” a great example of transcendentalism?

Answers: 2

Answer

English, 21.06.2019 23:00

The interaction between joanna and triburcio can best be described as a) heated b) apathetic c) despondent d) hopeful

Answers: 3

Answer

English, 22.06.2019 00:30

Martin luther king jr often spoke of a day in the future when he hoped that his children would be judged not by their skin color but instead by their character. write a narrative essay about a moment in your life when you were judged by something other than the content of your character. use narrative techniques to develop experiencies, events, and characters

Answers: 2

Answer

English, 22.06.2019 04:00

From the story " saving the children"why is nicholas winton honored today? why did jewish people in czechoslovakia want to get their children out of the country? where did nicholas winton do his work saving the children? why was it hard for winton to find refuge for the children? to confirm your understanding, write a summary of “saving the children.”(a) aside from winton, who were the interview subjects? (b) analyze what do most of the interview subjects have in common? (a) why wasn’t this story told until 50 years later? (b) infer what does this say about winton’s character? summarize how did winton finally manage to get the children out of czechoslovakia? (a) support what was the “lie” hugo meisl’s parents told hugo and his brother before they sent them away? (b) make a judgment was this the right thing to do? explain. essential question: how do we remember the past? what have you learned about the nature of heroism from reading this article?

Answers: 1

Answer

You know the right answer?

Iterary Text: Historical Fiction Read this passage. Then, answer the question(s).

(1) I...

Questions