Vocabulary Voyage
What does the word seeking mean as used in the text?
It means to look for or search for something
Identifying that "the river had certainly heard me" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
Name one physical detail Sacajawea recognized when approaching her home.
The Three Forks of the river or an island filled with wild onions
Why does Sacajawea's son call Captain Clark his "good uncle"?
Because of the close, respectful relationship Clark has with Sacajawea and her family
What is the main difference between an objective and a subjective summary?
An objective summary contains only facts and main ideas, while a subjective summary includes personal opinions and judgments
Which word is the closest synonym for the word travel as it is used in the text?
voyage, move, or visit
voyage
Sacajawea says she "might have been like that iron boat." What type of comparison is this?
A simile.
A historical and cultural setting includes a society's beliefs, values, traditions, and what else?
Their customs
What extraordinary quality does Sacajawea show when she leads the captains to her home?
Answer: Resourcefulness and persistence in her role as a guide and interpreter
Resourcefulness and persistence in her role as a guide and interpreter
Is the statement "Sacajawea felt sad to see her old home" objective or subjective?
Subjective, because "sad" is an interpretation of her complex internal feelings
When the text uses the word initial, what does it mean?
It means "first," such as an initial fear or feeling
What does the metaphor "the eye of my heart" represent for Sacajawea?
Her deep, vivid, and emotional memories of her childhood home
Identify a specific tradition or custom Sacajawea explains to the captains to show goodwill.
Painting the cheeks of a friend or the "Ah-hi-e" embrace
What internal conflict does Sacajawea face as she gets closer to the Three Forks?
She is torn between the happiness of returning home and the fear that her relatives have been killed or captured
Provide one objective fact from the text suitable for a summary.
Example: Sacajawea taught the captains how to greet the Shoshone people with white pain
Which of the characters in from Sacajawea would most likely be found scouting?.
Captain Clark
When the narrator says "the spirit power in his heart is his friend," she is using a metaphor to describe which character?
Captain Clark ("your good uncle")
What is a major societal problem facing Sacajawea’s people mentioned in the text?
Answer: Food shortages (too little taro and breadfruit) or raids from enemy tribes like the Minnetarees
Food shortages (too little taro and breadfruit) or raids from enemy tribes like the Minnetarees
Why was Sacajawea so proud to receive the string of blue beads?
It was a sign that she was useful to the expedition beyond just finding food or setting up tents
Why is the statement "The captains were arrogant about the language" considered subjective?
It adds a personal critique of a character's personality rather than just stating what happened
What is the meaning of the word Ta-ba-bone, and why is Captain Lewis pleased to hear it
It means "strangers who might be enemies"; Lewis is pleased because he incorrectly thinks he has learned the specific word for his own people and can record it in his notes
Why does the author use personification to describe the river "taking" Sacajawea's husband?
To emphasize the dangerous power of nature and show Sacajawea's cultural belief that the river acts like a living thing
Contrast the historical interests of Captain Lewis and Captain Clark as described in the setting.
(How are they different?)
Lewis focuses on recording scientific specimens like new plants and animals; Clark focuses on social contact, stories, and speaking with the people
How do the captains' motivations to find the Shoshone differ from Sacajawea's?
The captains need to find the Shoshone to get horses for their journey; Sacajawea wants to reunite with her family and her past
Rewrite this subjective sentence into an objective one: "It was heartbreaking that Sacajawea's village was raided by the Minnetarees."
"The Minnetarees raided the village while Sacajawea was a child".