Question

Part A
In the excerpt from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna, why does the author hesitate to enter the school when he first arrives?

A. He feels that he is too poor to fit in.
B. He does not know where to find the entrance.
C. He thinks that he may be at the wrong school.
D. He realizes that the school mistakenly admitted him.

Part B
Which passage from the excerpt from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna best supports the answer to Part A?

A. Some of them were pretty fancy cars, too ... and there I was, in my old, patched school uniform.
B. I walked up to the guard and told him I'd come to be a student there. He chased me away.
C. I went back across the street and watched some more.
D. Finally, I went back and showed the guard my admission letter, and he let me in.

Part A
According to the excerpt from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna, why does the author work so hard in school?

A. He fears that if he does not get high grades, he will be sent home.
B. He has nothing to go back to, as his family does not want him.
C. He knows that his family will be angry with him if he fails.
D. He wants to do well and not disappoint his family.

Part B
Which statement from the excerpt from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna best supports the answer to Part A?

A. My goal was to be successful and not let my family down.
B. Everyone was sharp—if you relaxed, you'd find yourself at the bottom of the class.
C. The days were hectic. Wake-up was at 5:30 in the morning.
D. Everyone was required to live at school.

At the conclusion of the excerpt from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna, what is meant by the elders’ belief that “a man who has gone through hardships will be the most likely to enjoy success”?


A. Younger people should honor older people and listen to their wisdom.
B. Almost no one will survive to old age without experiencing serious problems.
C. Overcoming challenges is an important part of achieving a happy, satisfying life.
D. It is important to do well in life and to then return home to help the older people there.

Answer 1

Respuesta:

Parte A

En el extracto de Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai en la sabana africana, ¿por qué el autor duda en ingresar a la escuela cuando llega por primera vez?

A. Siente que es demasiado pobre para encajar

Explicación:

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