Two Roads-Chapter 12

What does the word "cadence" mean as used in the sentence:

I start counting cadence to myself.
Hup, two, three, four.
Hup, two, three, four.

• A rhythmic sequence or pattern of sounds.
• A style of painting.
• A method of counting calories.
• A type of musical instrument.

What does the word "ingrain" means as used in the sentence:
I wish to welcome you all here today to see this fine display of discipline and wholesome competition, principles that Challagi attempts to ingrain in our boys and girls as we mold them to meet a world so different from that in which their savage forebears lived."

• To superficially touch upon a subject.
• To create a temporary impression in someone's mind.
• To erase or remove from memory.
• To firmly establish or embed deeply in someone's mind or character.

What does the word "forebears" means as used in the sentence:
I wish to welcome you all here today to see this fine display of discipline and wholesome competition, principles that Challagi attempts to ingrain in our boys and girls as we mold them to meet a world so different from that in which their savage forebears lived."

• ancestors
• relatives
• descendants
• friends

What does the word "subsidize" means as used in the sentence:
"Excellent. As your son, an enrolled member of the Creek Nation, there's no question that the government will subsidize him."

• To eliminate financial aid programs.
• To reduce government spending.
• To increase taxes on citizens.
• To provide financial support or assistance.

How does Pop feel about being back at Challagi?

• Excited to see how the school has improved over the years.

• Proud to introduce his son to the school.

• Uneasy and skeptical about the school’s treatment of students.

• Indifferent because he does not have strong feelings about the school.

How does the author develop the point of view of the narrator?

• By using first-person narration to show his thoughts and emotions.

• By allowing multiple characters to tell their stories.

• By using second-person narration to address the reader directly.

• By showing only Pop’s perspective on the school.

What does the word "Stahitkey" reveal about the cultural divide at the school?

• It suggests that all students at the school feel equally accepted.

• It highlights the differences in background among the students.

• It shows that the school only allows students who are full-blood Native American.

• It proves that the students do not speak English.

How does the phrase "a shadow falls across our feet" contribute to the development of the plot?

• It introduces suspense by signaling a new character’s arrival.

• It describes the time of day at the school.

• It shows that the father and son are moving away from the entrance.

• It suggests that the narrator is imagining another vision.

What does the reaction of Pop (Hmmpf!) suggest about his opinion of Superintendent Morrell's speech?

• He agrees that the students need more discipline.

• He respects the superintendent’s authority.

• He disapproves of the way the school views Native students.

• He is excited that his son will be attending the school.

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the narrator's father, Pop?

• He has never attended Challagi before.

• He strongly believes in discipline and competition.

• He is skeptical about the school’s treatment of students.

• He does not want his son to attend the school.