“i am a native of north america” by chief dan george

man must love fully or he will become the lowest of the animals. it is the power to love that makes him the greatest of them all . . for he alone of all animals is capable of love.
love is something you and i must have. we must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. we must have it because without it we become weak and faint. without love our self-esteem weakens. without it our courage fails. without love we can no longer look out confidently at the world. instead we turn inwardly and begin to feed upon our own personalities and little by little we destroy ourselves.
you and i need the strength and joy that comes from knowing that we are loved. with it we are creative. with it we march tirelessly. with it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others.
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1. which choice best describes the author’s point of view in writing the passage?

love is a luxury for the rich.

love is unique to human beings.

courage is necessary to love.

creativity is a sacrifice for love.

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2. which word from the passage has a negative connotation?
love

spirit

weak

sacrifice

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3. which statement best describes the content of this passage?

the writer presents an opinion and then supports it with a variety of facts.

the writer uses facts to analyze a topic but does not share a personal opinion.

the writer mixes facts and opinions without making a difference between them.

the writer explores personal thoughts and opinions but does not present facts.

bob: look at that terrible painting!
(amanda steps backward and gives bob a puzzled look.)
amanda: why don’t you like it? i think it’s quite creative.
bob: it’s just squiggles and spots. i can’t make any sense out of it.
amanda: it’s abstract art, bob. it’s meant to show feelings rather than definite objects.
bob (snorting): well, i can’t believe that anyone would enter it in the contest. i’m sure that your painting will win a prize before that one ever does.

amanda (pained): it is my painting, bob.
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4. what does the dialogue show about bob’s character?
he freely shares his strong opinions.

he is not very interested in amanda.

he is nervous in a strange situation.

he worries about hurting other people’s feelings.

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5. which statement best describes the humorous technique used in this dialogue? (1 point)

the situation is completely illogical.

the conversation is exaggerated in every way.

physical humor is indicated in the stage directions.

there is a contrast between the truth and a mistaken view.

6. which of the following is the best definition of a participial phrase?

a phrase consisting of a present or past participle and its modifiers that acts as an adjective

a phrase usually ending in ed, but may have irregular endings, that acts as a noun

a phrase, often used as an adjective modifying a noun or pronoun, that can stand alone

a phrase used as an adverb that modifies other adverbs

7. what is the best way to combine these sentences using an appositive phrase?

the grand canal in china is a man-made waterway. it is the oldest in the world. the canal is still used today.

the grand canal, which is the oldest man-made waterway in the world, is still used today in china.

the grand canal in china is a man-made waterway, still used, that is the oldest in the world.

the grand canal in china, the oldest man-made waterway in the world, is still used today.

the grand canal—which is an old, man-made waterway in china—is still used today.

8. what is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

to relate a noun or pronoun to another word

to express action

to show the subject of the sentence is active with the main verb

to tell more about the subject

9. which statement correctly describes a monologue?

a monologue is a serious speech spoken only in a tragedy.

a monologue is a short speech spoken by one character.

a monologue is a long speech spoken by one character.

a monologue is a conversation between several characters.

10. which line contains a stage direction that tells how the actor playing john should speak?

john. [throwing his book] i don’t understand the problem.

john. what time does the physics test begin?

john. [shaking his head] i’ll never be a rocket scientist.

john. [pleading] you’ve got to me.

11. stage directions may indicate which of the following?
the tone of voice an actor should use

an action an actor should take

the scenery

sound effect
(1 point)

i and ii

i, ii and iv

iii and iv

i, ii, iii, and iv

12. which of the following is the best definition of dialogue?
a conversation between characters in a play

the conflict that the characters in a play face

the downfall of the main character in a play

a long speech by a character in a play

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