Chief Joseph Quiz
Chief Joseph Quiz
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
COMPREHENSION Circle the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.
____ 1. Why does Chief Joseph conclude that he “will fight no more forever”? a. | The young men of his tribe are no longer willing to fight. | b. | His chiefs will carry out the war without him. | c. | All of his people have died of exposure in the mountains. | d. | His people are no longer physically able to fight. |
____ 2. Chief Joseph states that he now wants to spend his time— a. | finding a new place to live | b. | planting next summer’s crops | c. | looking for his children | d. | negotiating with General Howard |
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| An emotional appeal includes language that arouses strong feelings. | d. | An emotional appeal is dismissive of other viewpoints. |
____ 15. What emotional reaction does this speech evoke in readers? a. | Hostility and anger | b. | Neutrality and objectivity | c. | Sadness and sympathy | d. | Cool restraint |
____ 16. What response did Chief Joseph hope to inspire in General Miles by using emotional appeals in his surrender speech? a. | Chief Joseph hoped General Miles would use the facts presented to conclude that the Nez Perce should remain on their traditional lands. | b. | Chief Joseph hoped to establish his credibility and authority as a leader with General Miles. | c. | Chief Joseph hoped General Miles would agree to help him persuade the army to leave the Nez Perce alone. | d. | Chief Joseph hoped to inspire sympathy and compassion in General Miles for his defeated people. |
Essay---Three points.
CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE
17. Why do you think that this speech continues to affect people today? Analyze the qualities that make it so powerful. How does the history of the speech contribute to its impact? On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph to explain your
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
COMPREHENSION Circle the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.
____ 1. Why does Chief Joseph conclude that he “will fight no more forever”? a. | The young men of his tribe are no longer willing to fight. | b. | His chiefs will carry out the war without him. | c. | All of his people have died of exposure in the mountains. | d. | His people are no longer physically able to fight. |
____ 2. Chief Joseph states that he now wants to spend his time— a. | finding a new place to live | b. | planting next summer’s crops | c. | looking for his children | d. | negotiating with General Howard |
____ 3. …show more content…
| An emotional appeal includes language that arouses strong feelings. | d. | An emotional appeal is dismissive of other viewpoints. |
____ 15. What emotional reaction does this speech evoke in readers? a. | Hostility and anger | b. | Neutrality and objectivity | c. | Sadness and sympathy | d. | Cool restraint |
____ 16. What response did Chief Joseph hope to inspire in General Miles by using emotional appeals in his surrender speech? a. | Chief Joseph hoped General Miles would use the facts presented to conclude that the Nez Perce should remain on their traditional lands. | b. | Chief Joseph hoped to establish his credibility and authority as a leader with General Miles. | c. | Chief Joseph hoped General Miles would agree to help him persuade the army to leave the Nez Perce alone. | d. | Chief Joseph hoped to inspire sympathy and compassion in General Miles for his defeated people. |
Essay---Three points.
CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE
17. Why do you think that this speech continues to affect people today? Analyze the qualities that make it so powerful. How does the history of the speech contribute to its impact? On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph to explain your