Colors of the Wind Poetry

"You think I'm an ignorant savage." Which of the following definitions BEST describes Pocahontas' use of the word SAVAGE?

• some who is rude
• someone who is wild
• someone who is fierce
• someone who is violent

Which of the following BEST describes the central idea of the second stanza?

• Pocahontas believes the earth is dead and can be easily taken and owned by explorers. 
• Pocahontas believes that everything is alive in its own way.
• Pocahontas believes explorers should respect the earth as a living being that cannot simply be owned.
• Pocahontas believes explorers should not take over land that belongs to native peoples.

"But still I cannot see / If the savage one is me..."In the lines above, Pocahontas implies that --

• explorers like John Smith may be the true savages.
• she does not see herself as a savage like John Smith does.
• her people are not savages because they do not own lands.
• she knows what it means to be considered a savage

"The rainstorm and the river are my brothers..."This line of the song uses ___________ to express meaning.

• simile
• allusion
• metaphor
• personification

The last two lines of Stanza 6 encourage people to --

• look at the money value of new lands.
• admire new lands for what they are, not how much money you can earn for them.
• roll around in new lands before judging their value.
• make use of new lands that are filled with glorious riches

What does Pocahontas LIKELY mean about learning to "paint with all the colors of the wind"?

• Those who respect the earth should be able to see colors in the wind.
• Those who respect the earth can truly appreciate its beauty and bounty.
• Those who respect the earth are usually those with innate painting skills.
• Those who respect the earth should have the ability to use its natural resources smartly.

What does Pocahontas MOST LIKELY mean in the final stanza?

• You'll only own dead lands until you learn to paint with all the colors of the wind.
• You'll only own useless land that will not produce crops for you until you respect it.
• You'll only own colorless land until you learn to paint with colors of the wind.
• You’ll only own dirt until you learn the real value of what makes the earth alive.

Which of the following statements BEST describes a common belief between Pocahontas and Rosa Parks?

• People are often misjudged because of their differences.
• Land should always be treated with respect.
• People should always treat one another based on first impressions.
• Exploring unknown territory is sometimes dangerous.

What is one important commonality between Benjamin Franklin and Pocahontas?

• Both lived a long time ago.
• Both believed that resources from nature should only be used for survival. 
• Both were passionate and skilled in their own ways.
• Both were convinced that exploration was necessary.

What does Pocahontas mean when she says, "But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger..."?

• One should live exactly like other people do.
• One should be weary around strangers.
• One should never dismiss another person's beliefs.
• One should be willing to learn and understand how others live.