Spirit Walking in the Tundra

The title of the poem makes an allusion to the Native American tradition of the spirit walk. Which of the following quotes from the poem tells you how the speaker would define the phrase "spirit walk?"

• "We do not need history in books to tell us who we are / Or where we come from"

• “The spirit of the tundra stands with us, and we collect sunlight together”

• “Up here, we are near the opening in the Earth’s head, the place where the spirit leaves and returns”

• “There is a shaking, and then you are in mystery.”

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Which of the following sentences best captures the theme of 'Spirit Walking in the Tundra'?

• A) The journey of self-discovery is often solitary and introspective.

• B) The tundra is a harsh and unforgiving landscape.

• C) The spirit walk is a physical journey through the tundra.

• D) The tundra is a place of mystery and danger.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'the spirit of the tundra stands with us'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.7.10

In the context of 'Spirit Walking in the Tundra,' what does the word 'tundra' most likely symbolize?

• A) Isolation

• B) Adventure

• C) Freedom

• D) Mystery

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• A) The spirit of the tundra guide us.

• B) The spirits of the tundra guides us.

• C) The spirit of the tundra guides us.

• D) The spirits of the tundra guide us.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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What is the main purpose of the spirit walk as described in the poem?

• A) To explore the physical landscape of the tundra

• B) To connect with one's inner self and heritage

• C) To learn about the history of the tundra

• D) To experience the harshness of the tundra

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Spirit Walking in the Tundra'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Reflective

• C) Joyful

• D) Anxious

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the effect of the imagery used in 'Spirit Walking in the Tundra'?

• A) It creates a sense of fear and danger.

• B) It evokes a feeling of peace and introspection.

• C) It highlights the beauty of the tundra.

• D) It emphasizes the loneliness of the journey.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'spirit' as used in the poem?

• A) Ghost

• B) Essence

• C) Soul

• D) Phantom

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the significance of the phrase 'collect sunlight together' in the poem?

• A) It symbolizes gathering knowledge and wisdom.

• B) It represents the physical act of walking in the tundra.

• C) It highlights the importance of community.

• D) It signifies the end of the journey.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2