The Dreams of Whispering Wind

The main purpose of this text is to —

• explain the origins of Native American art, agriculture, and government

• present the message that Native Americans are proud, independent, and loyal

• explain rituals that Native Americans perform

• entertain with a story of a mysterious Native American journey

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How does paragraph 2 contribute to the rising action of the text? Select TWO correct answers.

• By showing Chief Whispering Wind asking for guidance from the Great Spirit

• By explaining a conflict Chief Whispering Wind has with the People

• By giving the reason the People travel to a new land

• By describing the plan for the People’s journey

• By revealing when the People can expect to complete their journey to the new land

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Which word from paragraph 2 best helps the reader know the meaning of sustain? Enter your answer in the box.

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The reader can infer that Chief Whispering Wind —

• has faith in the leaders he has chosen

• still has much to learn about being a leader

• is confused about where to guide the People

• believes the earth should be cared for

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Which detail from the text supports the idea that Chief Whispering Wind is proud of the three tribes?

• Whispering Wind lifted his hands upward. (paragraph 2)

• The old chief visited his People to offer words of wisdom on many occasions. (paragraph 7)

• His heart was full to overflowing. (paragraph 7)

• The People strove to fulfill the destinies Chief Whispering Wind wished for them, allowing the winds of time to carry their gifts to all people. (paragraph 9)

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Read this sentence from paragraph 1. "The People, heads lifted high and hearts opened wide, followed Chief Whispering Wind, the One of Many Years, with admiration." How does this sentence contribute to the author's purpose?

• By indicating that the People are scared about the journey

• By highlighting the age of Chief Whispering Wind

• By emphasizing that the People are proud and devoted

• By describing the physical appearance of the People

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How do paragraphs 8 and 9 contribute to the resolution?

• They explain how the three leaders learn to control the People.

• They emphasize how the tribes worked together to provide for the People.

• They describe how Chief Whispering Wind guided the People to fulfill his wishes.

• They provide details about the successes of the People in their new land.

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Which best summarizes the text?

• Chief Whispering Wind decides to leave his People, so he chooses three leaders to take his place.

• Chief Whispering Wind guides the People to a new land where Stone Man, Man of the Earth, and He Who Leads will lead the People to fulfill their destinies.

• The People journey to a new land where they will live beside the west fork of the Great Water, along the center fork, and beside the east fork.

• Chief Whispering Wind and his People journey to a new land because the Great Spirit required them to do so.

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What is the author’s message in the text? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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How do the words Chief Whispering Wind speaks to the People contribute to the author’s purpose? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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