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Analyzing Themes in I Am Joaquín Answers

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Which theme is most clearly addressed in this section of the poem?

A
It is important to seek positions of leadership in America.
B
The only way to succeed in America is to reject one’s heritage.
C
American society has caused divisions in families and communities.
D
American society brings together people who would otherwise be strangers.
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Read the excerpt. How does the author support his idea that the Mexican American community has multiple conflicting identities?

A
The list of Spanish words presents different parts of Joaquín’s identity.
B
The repetition of exclamations shows that Joaquín’s identity makes him angry.
C
The word “absorbed” suggests Joaquín has merged his identity with those from other cultures.
D
The emphasis of the word “ENDURE” reveals that Joaquín is struggling to maintain his identity.
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Which lines from the poem support Gonzales’s idea that the Mexican American community has multiple conflicting identities? Check all that apply.“I ride with Revolutionists / against myself.”“I am the mountain Indian, / superior over all.”“I have been the Bloody Revolution, / The Victor, / The Vanquished,"“I am / faithful, / humble / Juan Diego / the Virgin de Guadalupe / Tonantzín, Aztec Goddess too.”“I rode as far East and North / as the Rocky Mountains / and / all men feared the guns of / Joaquín Murrieta.”

A
“I ride with Revolutionists / against myself.”
B
“I am the mountain Indian, / superior over all.”
C
“I have been the Bloody Revolution, / The Victor, / The Vanquished,"
D
“I am / faithful, / humble / Juan Diego / the Virgin de Guadalupe / Tonantzín, Aztec Goddess too.”
E
“I rode as far East and North / as the Rocky Mountains / and / all men feared the guns of / Joaquín Murrieta.”
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Which theme is most reflected in this part of the poem?

A
Mexican culture has value beyond money.
B
Mexican culture has destroyed foreign invaders.
C
The fight to preserve Mexican culture is a losing battle.
D
The contributions of invaders have benefited Mexican culture.
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How does Gonzales use historical figures in the poem to support his idea that the Mexican American community has multiple conflicting identities?

A
Joaquín feels proud to identify with many historical figures whom he admires.
B
Joaquín is reluctant to admit that many historical figures have made big mistakes.
C
The historical figures fought for changes, but Joaquín wants things to stay the same.
D
The historical figures include both heroes and villains, and Joaquín identifies with both.

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