"An Indian Father's Plea"

1.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Wind-Wolf is a 5th grade student.

Yes

No

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Wind-Wolf's tribe believes there are 13 planets and 13 moons.

Yes

No

3.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The father's tone is angry and he wants the teacher fired because his son has been treated unfairly.

True

False

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The principal of Wind-Wolf's school recognizes the need for multicultural education.

True

False

5.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Wind-Wolf can say words in several different languages.

True

False

6.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

According to the letter, the eagle is used in healing ceremonies.

True

False

7.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this letter as a way that Wind-Wolf learned how to count before entering public school?

Listening to family count as they sort materials for making baskets

Counting sticks used for a Native American game

Listening to mother count beads for necklaces and belts

Counting feathers on a firebird

8.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is an incidence of racism that Wind-Wolf experienced?

The kids called him "Wolf Boy" and howled in his presence

The kids made themselves feathered headbands and danced around the room in a mocking way

A friend's mother wouldn't let him play with Wind-Wolf because he was an Indian

The teacher told him that his Indian ways were not welcomed in her classroom

9.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a way that Wind-Wolf changes in order to fit in at school?

He tries to "act cool" by disobeying his teacher in front of his classmates.

He no longer takes part in Indian ceremonies.

He gets his hair cut.

He will not sing songs of his Native people anymore.

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Long hair is a symbol of wealth and prosperity in Wind-Wolf's tribe.

True

False

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