Historical and Cultural Context in “Civil Peace”

Question 1

What can you most clearly determine about the story’s setting from this passage?

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D: The location described in the passage is war torn.

Question 2

How does the setting affect Jonathan’s outlook on his house?

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B: Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands, since the surrounding area is war torn.

Question 3

Which sentences from "Civil Peace" contain dialect? Check all that apply.

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C: “You done finish?” asked the voice outside. “Make we help you small. Oya, everybody!”; D: “Lookia my frien, no be play we come play for your house.”

Question 4

Which statement best summarizes the message conveyed through this dialect?

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A: We are good thieves who don’t want trouble. The war is over, and it is time for peace.

Question 5

✔ The area is affected by crime.X The area has cruel people.The area has people in ill health.

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A: The area is affected by crime.

Question 6

He is thrifty with his money.✔ He is protective of his money.He is generous with his money.

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B: He is protective of his money.

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