MCQ Passage on the Lakota
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- Q1
The passage is most likely excerpted from which of the following?
A cultural analysis that reveals the mythology of Lakota warrior society
An attempt to reconcile the different values expressed in Lakota society
A Lakota author’s account of his ancestral culture’s history and values
A Lakota folk tale that encourages youth to emulate an important elder
An instructional guide that teaches readers the Lakota path to humility
15s - Q2
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main claim about Crazy Horse’s cultural legacy that is developed in the passage?
He symbolizes the fate of Lakota warriors who fail at waktoglaka.
He embodies the virtue of humility in Lakota society.
He exemplifies the Lakota culture’s devotion to truth.
He typifies the Lakota warrior who is overly concerned with appearances.
He epitomizes the Lakota warrior who enhances his status by telling stories.
15s - Q3
According to the fourth paragraph, the battles of June 1876 established Crazy Horse’s reputation for which of the following?
Commitment to telling only true war stories
Shyness about ceremonial displays
Generosity to his enemies as well as his friends
Denunciation of his people’s praise
Leadership skill on the battlefield
15s - Q4
Which of the following best describes how the author represents “western American history, written by Euro-Americans” (paragraph 4, sentence 4) ?
He acknowledges it while suggesting Lakota stories offer a different perspective.
He denounces it as an attempt to excuse the ineptitude of Crook and Custer.
He ignores it in order to present the Lakota people’s more comprehensive account.
He reveres it for its precise methodology and its adherence to objective truth.
He rejects it as a false and biased account of the Lakota people.
15s - Q5
In his description of the United States Army’s plan “to capture and herd all the Lakota onto reservations once and for all” toward the end of the fourth paragraph, the author’s tone conveys which of the following?
Pride in the Army’s foresight and superior managerial skills
Awe at the Army’s sophisticated strategies and superior weaponry
Admiration for the scope of the Army’s military ambitions
Disapproval of the Army’s dehumanizing treatment of the Lakota
Indignation at the Army’s previous failures to follow through on the plan
15s - Q6
In the last sentence of the fourth paragraph, the author’s focus shifts from
the Oglala Lakota to the other six Lakota groups
Crazy Horse’s reputation among the Lakota to his place in history books
Euro-American history to Lakota cultural memory
the turbulent nineteenth century to the peaceful present
Crazy Horse to General Crook and Lieutenant Colonel Custer
15s - Q7
Sitting Bull’s example in the fifth paragraph illustrates which feature of Lakota culture?
Athletic victories in the arena were as significant as military victories in battle.
Lakota politicians were contemplative while Lakota warriors were men of action.
Warrior societies offered a path of entry into political power structures.
Different groups within the Lakota prioritized different methods of leadership.
Age and experience are even more desirable leadership qualities than bravery to the Lakota.
15s - Q8
In the sixth paragraph, the author uses the story of the name His Horse Stands in Sight to illustrate which of the following?
Crazy Horse’s combination of recklessness and calculating calm
The storytelling style of a participant in the waktoglaka ceremony
Mounted battle tactics that came to characterize Lakota warfare
Crazy Horse’s reputation among his people as a model of humility
The importance of a Lakota warrior’s skill in horseback riding
15s - Q9
The passive constructions “he became known” (paragraph 6, sentence 2) and “he was known” (paragraph 7, sentence 2) suggest that the author holds which of the following beliefs about Crazy Horse?
Crazy Horse did not know himself as well as his tribesmen knew him.
Crazy Horse’s habits and appearance are thoroughly documented by historians.
Crazy Horse’s reputation and appearance are unknown to present-day readers.
Stories by his contemporaries offer a credible record of Crazy Horse’s life.
Common knowledge supports the author’s firsthand observations of Crazy Horse.
15s - Q10
In describing Crazy Horse as “painfully shy” near the beginning of the seventh paragraph, the author offers which of the following?
An analysis of Crazy Horse’s refusal to tell his war stories
A personal identification with Crazy Horse’s fear of public speaking
An attribution of an emotional quality to explain Crazy Horse’s humble demeanor
A derogatory assessment of Crazy Horse’s inept storytelling performance
A charge that Crazy Horse was less brave than legend suggests
15s - Q11
Which of the following best explains the author’s use of the qualifier “probably” in the first sentence of the seventh paragraph?
Like Crazy Horse, the author shows humility by not asserting his own truth.
The author has credible evidence of only two public speeches by Crazy Horse.
The author has chosen not to consult historical records for an exact account.
The author does not want to contradict his earlier claim that Crazy Horse was “shy.”
By acknowledging the probability of error, the author gains readers’sympathy.
15s - Q12
Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be derived from the final two paragraphs of the passage?
Crazy Horse’s lone eagle feather symbolized his habit of dismounting in battle.
Crazy Horse displayed ferocity and courage in battle and modesty in dress and speech.
Crazy Horse’s shyness caused him to change his adult name.
Elaborately decorated war apparel is a hindrance on the battlefield.
Crazy Horse rejected praise that didn’t acknowledge the vital role of his war horse.
15s - Q13
Which of the following characteristics does the author anticipate may be true of some members of the audience?
They have a detailed knowledge of the military campaigns of General George Crook and Lieutenant Colonel George Custer.
They are skeptical of the idea that the qualities of a good leader vary from one culture to another.
They have a basic understanding of the combat tactics used by Lakota warriors.
They have an insufficient appreciation of humility as a virtue.
They are more familiar with Euro-American accounts of Crazy Horse than with Lakota accounts.
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