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What does Junior believe affects the hope of Native Americans?
What does Junior believe affects the hope of Native Americans?
- Alcohol problems and suicide (correct)
- Education opportunities
- Cultural traditions
- Economic challenges
Rowdy is an important figure in Junior's life because they have always been supportive of each other.
Rowdy is an important figure in Junior's life because they have always been supportive of each other.
True (A)
What role does Gordy play in Junior's life?
What role does Gordy play in Junior's life?
Gordy offers Junior advice and supports him without regard to his ethnicity.
Junior views his mother as a _________ figure in his life.
Junior views his mother as a _________ figure in his life.
Match the following individuals with their significance in Junior's life:
Match the following individuals with their significance in Junior's life:
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Junior's view on Native Americans
Junior's view on Native Americans
Junior believes Native Americans lack hope because they face challenges like alcoholism and suicide, leading them to believe they have no future.
Who are important people in Junior's life?
Who are important people in Junior's life?
Rowdy and Gordy are significant figures in Junior's life. Rowdy is a childhood friend from the reservation, representing shared experiences and unwavering support. Gordy, from Reardan, offers friendship and acceptance despite Junior's heritage.
Is Junior's family supportive?
Is Junior's family supportive?
Junior's family, especially his mother, exhibits strength and support. They prioritize sobriety, raising their children well, and encourage Junior's pursuit of education at Reardan, demonstrating their love and belief in him.
What challenges has Junior's family faced?
What challenges has Junior's family faced?
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What is Junior's perspective on Native Americans?
What is Junior's perspective on Native Americans?
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Study Notes
Discussion Questions: Native Americans
- Junior's perspective on Native Americans: He believes they lack hope due to alcohol problems and suicide issues.
- Personal thoughts on Native Americans: Students should reflect on their own views after reading and watching clips.
Important People to Junior
- Rowdy: A friend who has lived with Junior on the reservation, sharing life experiences.
- Gordy: Provides advice to Junior and is a friend.
- Importance of these figures: Shared experiences on the reservation and advice help Junior.
Junior's Family
- Family's strength: Junior's family, especially his mother, offer support and encouragement.
- Raising children: The family's strong support system helps Junior (e.g., mother's sobriety).
- Family's impact on Junior: Their support for his decisions (e.g., going to Reardan) shows their love and encouragement.
- Student opinion: Students should analyze the family support given and express agreement or disagreement.
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Engage with discussion questions focused on the perspectives surrounding Native Americans as portrayed in literature. Reflect on personal views, significant people in Junior's life, and the impact of family support. This quiz encourages critical thinking and self-reflection on these important themes.