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Apex 6 September MT Review

  •  English    40     Public
    Literature review
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  • For the Sun Dance, which of the events happens first?
    the young men pulled until the skewer tore through
    the elder threaded a sharp bone through the skin
    the elder used a knife to pierce a hole in the skin
    the young men danced to drum beats
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  • How did Frederick Schwatka feel when he saw the Sun Dance?
    embarrassed
    excited
    bored
    shocked
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  • Which of the following is NOT true of "The Sun Dance"?
    the Sun Dance was held during the winter solstice
    a sacred pole was placed in the middle of the circle
    Frederick saw the Sioux version of the Sun Dance
    men and women prepared a circle for the Sioux Dance
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  • According to "The Sun Dance," why did the buffalo represent both life and death?
    the buffalo threatened the Indians lives
    the Indians were unwilling to kill the buffalo
    the buffalo and Indians relied n each other for survival
    buffalos gave basic needs, like food/warmth, but were killed
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  • Why did the Plains Indians consider eagles sacred?
    they are brave and fast
    they represented the center of the world
    their feather were used to build teepees
    the skulls are used to make altars for the Sun Dance
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  • What is "The Sun Dance" about?
    a traditional dance of the Plains Indians
    the history of teepees among the Plains Indians
    the importance of eagles to the Plains Indians
    an unusual hunting practice of the Plains Indians
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  • Which would also be a good title for "The Sun Dance"?
    What Did the Plains Indians Eat?
    The Religious Rituals of the Plains Indians
    The Plains Indians Sun Dance: A Symbolic Ritual
    Why the Sun Dance Should Be Banned
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  • Clams _____ deep into the sand to avoid being eaten by birds and other animals.
    ensure
    utensil
    adapt
    burrow
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  • Richard washed his clothes in the _______ during his long camping trip.
    pastime
    creek
    pinhead
    density
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  • The temperature outside was so cold that Mary's hair _______ froze as soon as she opened the front door.
    burow
    literally
    ensure
    utensil
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  • Dr. Sherman is very skilled at treating knee and shoulder injuries because he studied ________.
    orthopedics
    vessel
    utensil
    density
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  • I cannot complete my math homework because I forgot to bring a writing UTENSIL.
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
    a large boat or ship
    a tool that is used for a special purpose
    a body of running water smaller than a river
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  • Camels have ADAPTED to the desert by developing long eyelashes that protect their eyes from sand.
    to make a hole or tunnel in the ground
    to make something sure or certain
    the basic or original meaning of the word or phrase
    to become better suited for one's environment
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  • The DENSITY of vegetable oil is less than water, so it floats on top.
    a branch of medicine that focuses on bones and muscles
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
    a body of running water smaller than a river
    the amount of something per unit of area or volume
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  • Isabel's HOBBIES, which include hiking, swimming, and rock climbing, have given her opportunities to travel the world.
    orthpedics
    vessel
    pastime
    creeks
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  • The charity GUARANTEES that all children in the city have access to writing materials.
    adapts
    burrows
    literally
    ensures
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