Question

Read this excerpt from the passage.

His father gave him a shirt, a blanket and a handkerchief besides a variety of other presents, and told him to go and bring his brethren. Having laid aside his buffalo robe and dressed himself in his new dress, he started to meet his brothers.

Which statement best describes this excerpt?


The excerpt reveals that Nanamakee is going to take over as chief of his nation.

The excerpt shows that Nanamakee has a deep respect for his nation's culture.

The excerpt implies that Nanamakee has great respect for the white man.

The excerpt explains how Nanamakee lost his buffalo robe and acquired new clothing.

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is the excerpt shows that Nanamakee has a deep respect for his nation's culture.

Explanation: Nanamakee dresses himself with his new dress so he obeys his father as a symbol of respect.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes this excerpt is that The excerpt explains how Nanamakee lost his buffalo robe and acquired new clothing.

The reason for this answer.

The answer to this question can be gotten from the fact that the passage said that Nanamakee's father made him take off his old robe and gave him a new outfit.