Question 15 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting." I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. Which of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s central ideas do these details most contribute to?
Answer
A
The Kiowa tribe is going to stubbornly remain on their land.
B
It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.
C
White settlers and Indigenous peoples must live in peace.
D
United States’ soldiers threaten the Kiowa tribe’s way of life.
Explanation
Satanta says that roaming the prairies makes the Kiowa feel free and happy, while settling down makes them grow pale and die. This contrast shows that maintaining their traditional, mobile way of life is vital to the tribe, making B the best answer.
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