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Tenaya recently watched a baile folklórico performance. She wants to learn more about the origins of the dance style and the colorful costumes. Which text best suits Tenaya's purpose?

A
a poem describing a baile folklórico performance
B
a nonfiction article about the history of baile folklórico
C
a newspaper review of a baile folklórico performance
D
a pamphlet with biographies of baile folklórico dancers
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Jack will be visiting cousins in Guadalajara, Mexico. Which text would best help him improve his language skills?

A
a textbook borrowed from a Spanish teacher
B
a nonfiction article about attractions in Guadalajara
C
the website of the city of Guadalajara
D
the short story his cousin published in a Mexican newspaper
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Read the brief overview of El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America by Carrie Gibson.This book explores the Hispanic heritage of the United States, established by Spaniards over a period of about one hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.

A
to conduct a focused study of North American landforms
B
to be entertained by an adventure novel that is set in North America
C
to stay informed about current events in North American communities
D
to learn something new about the history of North America
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Tomás recently viewed an exhibit of historic Zuni Pueblo pottery at a local museum. He is curious to know more about the techniques and materials used by traditional Zuni potters. Which text best suits Tomás's purpose?

A
A History of the Zuni Pueblo from Past to Present
B
Discovering the Intricate Work of a Zuni Pueblo Potter
C
Ceremonial Uses of Pottery for the Zuni Pueblo
D
The Importance of Preserving Zuni Pueblo Traditions
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What is the most likely reason someone would read Star People, Sky Gods, and Other Tales of the Native American Indians by G. W. Mullins?

A
to be persuaded to take action
B
to learn about the author's life
C
to gain cultural knowledge
D
to be informed about history
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Which genre should you choose if you want to be entertained by song and dance?

A
poetry
B
drama
C
fiction
D
nonfiction
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Myrna is preparing for a debate about changing bus routes in her city. Which text should Myrna read to help ensure she has thought about potential consequences?

A
a map of the city that includes the current bus routes
B
an article written by someone who is opposing the change
C
a guide that teaches the best ways to prepare for a debate
D
an article explaining why there is a shortage of bus drivers
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What is the most likely reason someone would read Code Talker Stories by Laura Tohe, a collection of personal reflections by Navajo World War II veterans about how their language, Diné, helped win the war?

A
to become informed about historical events
B
to learn about the author's life
C
to be persuaded to take action
D
to be entertained by fictional stories
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Nestora enjoyed reading The House on Mango Street, a novel by Sandra Cisneros about a 12-year-old Chicana girl growing up in Chicago. What is the most likely reason Nestora would choose to read a biography of the author?

A
to learn the titles and publication dates of other novels written by the author
B
to make connections between the author's life experiences and the story
C
to discover other writers who include the same themes in their novels
D
to verify that the information in the story is historically and factually accurate
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What is the most likely reason someone would choose to read Impressions of an Indian Childhood, published in the early 1900s by Zitkala-Sa, a member of the Dakota Sioux tribe?

A
to learn about the author's life
B
to become persuaded to take action
C
to become informed about Sioux history
D
to learn how to speak the Sioux language

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