Comprehension
In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” what does young Nhamo plan to do tomorrow?
Leave home.
what do both Musoni and Nhamo have in common?
what is the point of view of the story?
third person omnicient
What is the meaning of the Greek root -psych-?
“Mind” or “spirit.”
What is Old Musoni’s attitude toward his son?
2 things
he does not want him to leave and believes that everything he has will be his
How does Old Musoni support his family?
He is a farmer
How does the passage about Old Musoni at sunset demonstrate the story’s point of view?
The narrator uses pronouns such as he.
what is psychology?
The study of the mind
What most worries Musoni?
He worries his son will get hurt.
What does it mean if Daniel has baby sitting obligations?
He is expected to babysit.
How does Old Musoni feel about the world beyond his homeland?
He believes it is dangerous.
Give me an example of interrogative mood in a sentence
PERIOD CLOCK IT
Where does the conversation between father and son take place?
In a field.
If Kayla feels patronized, how does she most likely feel?
disrespected
What are Nhamo’s attitude toward old traditions?
He feels the old beliefs and traditions are worthless.
What two moods does this sentence express: “If I were younger, son, I would follow my dreams, too”?
Subjunctive and conditional.
Which sentence best states Nhamo’s feelings about home?
It is a place with no future.
What would a psychological test most likely focus on?
a persons mind
In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” what do both Musoni and Nhamo love?
each other
Which sentence best states Nhamo’s point of view?
Young people long to do things on their own.
How should this sentence be written to show the imperative mood:
“It is best to listen respectfully to your elders.”
Listen respectfully to your elders.