What is the theme about survival in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
What is the theme about survival in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? a) It is impossible to thrive when you are born with disadvantages. b) To best survive and thrive, one needs hope. c) Hope is not enough. d) You must follow the crowd to survive and thrive 2. Junior draws cartoons: a) because words are too limited b) because drawing is a universal language c) because it helps him escape problems on the rez d) all of the above 3. Junior finds hope: a) at Reardan b) in Montana c) in the lists of all the “tribes” he belongs to d) a & c 4. Tone in writing is: a) The prevailing feeling in a literary work b) The sound of the words on the page c) The feeling the reader experiences d) The attitude a writer or character expresses toward their subject 5. Why does Junior cry when they win against Wellpinit’s basketball team? a) He is crying for joy that they won b) He realizes that this meant something more for them than just winning the championship c) Rowdy gives him a concussion d) The crowd was bullying him and calling him derogatory names 6. Which character in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian encourages forgiveness? a) Penelope b) Gordy c) Junior’s Grandmother d) Junior 7. Junior and Rowdy did not keep score during their game in the last chapter; this symbolizes: a) Rowdy finally accepting that Junior was better than him at basketball. b) Junior and Rowdy making up and restoring their friendship. c) Junior and Rowdy’s sadness due to Mary’s death. d) The poverty of the people on the reservation. Part B: Literary Paragraph 10 marks K/U, THINK, COMM, APP By referring to specific evidence from the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian answer One of the following course theme questions in proper paragraph form. Remember to follow PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) Write your paragraphs on the foolscap provided. 1. What characteristics help one to overcome physical and emotional obstacles? 2. How does one go on living in oppressive conditions? How about after a tragic event? 3. Where does one learn the skills to adapt and survive, and even thrive? 4. When is resistance, and even defiance, necessary for survival? What about conformity?
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