Figurative Language
What does the phrase “reap the harvest of our cooperation” most likely mean?
A. Start planting seeds
B. Enjoy the results of helping
C. Stop cooperating
D. Lose everything
What is B. Enjoy the results of helping?
What is the main structure of the first paragraph in the article?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Description
D. Compare and contrast
What is C. Description?
Which theme is shown by Native nations choosing sides?
A. Being sneaky
B. Standing up for beliefs
C. Always doing what others say
D. Staying quiet
What is B. Standing up for beliefs?
What does neutral mean in the text?
A. Ready to fight
B. Taking no side
C. Winning
D. Angry
What is B. Taking no side?
What is the central idea of the first paragraph?
A. All Native nations supported the colonists.
B. Native nations were confused.
C. Native nations faced difficult decisions during the American Revolution.
D. Native people lived in New England.
What is C. Native nations faced difficult decisions... ?
The Oneida chief says, “We must gather together to support our Patriot friends.” What does “gather together” mean here?
A. Collect crops
B. Group physically
C. Unite in support
D. Make a decision
What is C. Unite in support?
TThe passage about the Treaty of Fort Pitt uses which structure?
A. Sequence
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Opinion
What is C. Cause and effect?
What theme fits the Oneida’s choice to help the Patriots?
A. Loyalty and friendship
B. Being afraid
C. Confusion in war
D. Nature is powerful
What is A. Loyalty and friendship?
What does valiant mean in the chief’s speech?
A. Scared
B. Tired
C. Brave
D. Quiet
What is C. Brave?
What is the central idea of the Oneida chief’s speech?
A. The Patriots are better than the British.
B. The Oneida should fight for freedom and honor their friendships.
C. Farming is important.
D. Reading is good for children.
What is B. The Oneida should fight for freedom and honor their friendships?
What type of figurative language is used in “...we will surely reap the harvest of our cooperation”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
What is B. Metaphor?
How is the division of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy explained?
A. Sequence
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Descriptive
What is C. Compare and contrast?
What theme is shown when nations tried to stay neutral but were attacked?
A. Peace always wins
B. Actions have consequences
C. Be careful what you wish for
D. Never change sides
What is B. Actions have consequences?
What is the meaning of perceive in the sentence: “Some perceived them as curses”?
A. Ignore
B. See or understand
C. Destroy
D. Forget
What is B. See or understand?
What idea is repeated across all texts?
A. Native Americans were all on one side.
B. The war helped Native nations.
C. Native Americans were affected no matter what side they chose.
D. Native Americans liked the British.
What is C. Native Americans were affected no matter what... ?
Which phrase is an example of personification from the reading?
A. “Our children read more than they ever did before.”
B. “The colonists…provided us with food and tools.”
C. “Their methods of farming, carpentry, and education.”
D. “Conflict erupted between the colonies and the British.”
What is D. “Conflict erupted…” ?
The Oneida chief’s speech is structured mostly as:
A. Opinion supported by reasons
B. Timeline of events
C. Storytelling
D. Summary
What is A. Opinion supported by reasons?
After the war, Native nations were mistreated regardless of the side they chose. What theme does this show?
A. Hope always wins
B. Justice is fair
C. Unfair treatment of others
D. Sharing is caring
What is C. Unfair treatment of others?
What is a synonym for tyrannical?
A. Gentle
B. Cruel
C. Fair
D. Joyful
What is B. Cruel?
Which idea does the Treaty of Paris paragraph support?
A. The U.S. gave land to Native people.
B. The U.S. ignored Native land rights after the war.
C. The British protected Native land.
D. The treaty made everyone happy.
B. The U.S. ignored Native land rights...?
Which best describes the tone created by the phrase, “tyrannical rule”?
A. Friendly
B. Respectful
C. Angry and disapproving
D. Calm and neutral
What is C. Angry and disapproving?
Which best describes the structure of paragraph 6 (Battle of Oriskany)?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
D. Compare and contrast
What is C. Cause and effect?
What is a deeper theme of the entire passage?
A. Native people loved the British
B. Native nations were weak
C. Native nations faced impossible choices in a changing world
D. Native nations always agreed with each other
What is C. Native nations faced impossible choices in a changing world?
What does sympathized mean in: “...have sympathized with the British”?
A. Laughed at
B. Agreed with or supported
C. Fought against
D. Blamed
What is B. Agreed with or supported?
Which best summarizes the central idea of the final paragraphs?
A. Americans misunderstood Native loyalty and treated them badly.
B. The British won the war.
C. Native Americans started the war.
D. The Oneida were traitors.
What is A. Americans misunderstood Native loyalty... ?