from The Inca Chasquis

Which word from paragraph one best helps you understand what the word requirement means?

• understand
• mita

• assigned

• obligation

Which characteristic of historical fiction is present in the excerpt?

• The main character is a real person.

• The conflict is based on actual events from long ago.

• The dialogue actually occurred between people of the past.

• The setting includes details about a culture that existed in the past.

Which sentence from the excerpt best reveals how the conflict will be resolved?

• Mayta was the fastest Chasqui in the southeast quarter.

• Muru stood, looking majestic in his white headdress, in club and sling carefully tucked in the pouch at his side.

• For three years he had longed for the day when it would be he who raced along this rugged stretch to the Inca capital.

• For a few moments we both stood frozen.

The 3rd person limited point of view in the excerpt helps the reader understand -

• how Natu feels when he listens to Mayta's storyh

• what Mayta thinks about Natu's ambition to be a runner.

• why Muru will spread the story of what happened to Mayta.

• how all the characters feel when Mayta is hurt.

Which detail supports the key idea that Natu must take his brother's place?

• Natu is excited to show Mayta he would be an excellent runner.

• Muru no longer possesses the strength to make the journey.

• Natu has watched Mayta and Muru exchange messages for years.

How does the author's use of language in paragraph 26 affect the mood of the excerpt?

• By expressing a feeling of profound sadness

• By conveying a sense of hope for the future

• By hinting at feelings of regret and confusion

• By creating a sense of suspense an excitement

What does Mayta's encounter with the puma reveal about him?

• He remains calm under pressure

• His recklessness causes his later injury

• He chooses no to deliver the messages himself

• His vanity means that he does not care about others.