The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic
Question 3 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
Which statement is the best description of the way Bruchac, the author of "Ellis Island" and Keeler, the author of "Thanksgiving: A Native American View" describe European Americans?
Answer
A
Both Bruchac and Keeler realize the contributions of Europeans to America.
B
Bruchac identifies with Europeans as a descendant, and Keeler believes that they are enemies.
C
Bruchac has mixed feelings about the coming of Europeans, and Keeler considers them oppressors.
D
Both Bruchac and Keeler consider the arrival of Europeans to be purely destructive.