Chapt. 1.3 - Activity 3 Review - Pg. 39

Give two reasons why Feyisha Lilesa may be punished for his gesture at the Olympics? (2)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In your own words, explain why the Oromo people are protesting. (3)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

If the average cost of living in the United States is $28,458 per year, explain why it might be a good idea for Feyisha to seek asylum there. Use evidence from the text to justify your response. (2)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the tone of Endalk's comment on social media (lines 73-75)? Justify your response. (2) Choose all the responses that apply.

• blatant

• bitter

• matter-of-fact

• argumentative

• transparent

Answer explanation

Potential justifications may note that the author’s use of the word ‘torture’ and the phrase like ‘nothing else’ add an edge of seriousness and directness to the author’s message which is why ‘blatant’ or ‘matter-of-fact’ may, for example, be appropriate tones

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Reread the last paragraph of the text (lines 76-78). How do the words and actions of the Ethiopian government seem to conflict? (4)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2