The Life And Adventures Of Nat Love
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Explain the preparations the author and his friends made as part of their role-playing games.
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Explore the life and insights of Nat Love and the role of African American cowboys in the American West through nonfiction narratives. This quiz assesses understanding of historical contexts, cultural contributions, and personal discoveries, enhancing appreciation for diverse historical figures.
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What are two clue that the author provides to let you know that his childhood was a long time ago?
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Where did the author of "Role-Plain and Discovery" grow up?
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Near a country town on the frontier
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In a city named Philadelphia
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In a town near the Alamo
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Next to a movie theater
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A. In a city named PhiladelphiaExplanation
The author of "Role-Plain and Discovery" grew up in a city named Philadelphia.Rate this question:
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What did the role-playing games involve that the author ad his friends played?
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Finding buried treasures
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Working hard to earn money
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Acting like people from the movies
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Running to see the history museum
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A. Acting like people from the moviesExplanation
The role-playing games that the author and his friends played involved acting like people from the movies. This means that they would pretend to be characters from movies and take on their personalities, behaviors, and actions. They would immerse themselves in the fictional world of the movies and play out different scenarios and storylines. This type of role-playing game allows for creativity, imagination, and the opportunity to explore different characters and their experiences.Rate this question:
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What trait does the author of "The Life and Adventures of Nat Love" believe benefited his career as a range rider?
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Trying hard
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Being smart
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Being observant
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Striving for perfection
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A. Being observantExplanation
The author of "The Life and Adventures of Nat Love" believes that being observant benefited his career as a range rider. This suggests that his ability to pay close attention to his surroundings and notice details was crucial in navigating and surviving the challenges of being a range rider. Being observant would have allowed him to anticipate and react to potential dangers or opportunities, making him more effective in his role.Rate this question:
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The author of "Role-Playing and Discovery" believes that his youthful role-playing
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Sparked his interest in discovery
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Informed him about African Americans
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Strengthened his friendships
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Led directly to his current work
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A. Sparked his interest in discoveryExplanation
The author of "Role-Playing and Discovery" believes that his youthful role-playing sparked his interest in discovery. This suggests that through engaging in role-playing activities, the author developed a curiosity and passion for exploring and uncovering new things. This interest in discovery may have influenced the author's future pursuits and career choices.Rate this question:
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What did the author of "Role-Playing and Discovery" learn as an adult that deeply moved him?
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Jim Beckwourth was a scout and a mule driver for the U.S. Army.
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Learning about cowboys in his childhood changed his adult life.
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Roy Rogers was an actor playing a cowboy instead of a real-life cowboy.
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One third of cowboys were African American or Mexican
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A. One third of cowboys were African American or MexicanExplanation
The author of "Role-Playing and Discovery" learned as an adult that one third of cowboys were African American or Mexican.Rate this question:
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Both authors write nonfiction to
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Talk about their childhood
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Show the role cowboys played in settling the American West
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Comment on their role models
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Show off their acting skills
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A. Show the role cowboys played in settling the American WestExplanation
Both authors write nonfiction to show the role cowboys played in settling the American West. This means that both authors use their nonfiction writing to discuss and showcase the importance and impact of cowboys in the process of settling the American West. They might explore the history, culture, and significance of cowboys in their works, shedding light on their role in shaping the American West.Rate this question:
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Intensity is and extreme amount of
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Fear
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Happiness
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Anger
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Energy
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A. EnergyExplanation
Intensity refers to the degree or strength of a particular emotion or sensation. In this context, energy can be seen as an extreme amount of intensity. Energy is often associated with high levels of activity, excitement, and vigor, which can be intense in nature. Therefore, energy can be considered as a valid answer for the extreme amount of intensity.Rate this question:
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What does Resounding Mean?
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Smooth
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Simple
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Loud
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Fast
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A. LoudExplanation
Resounding means loud. This means that something is producing a loud and clear sound. It is not related to being smooth, simple, or fast.Rate this question:
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A Profound idea is
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Deep
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Popular
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New
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Strange
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A. DeepExplanation
This question is asking for the best word to describe a "Profound idea." The word "deep" is the most fitting choice as it accurately captures the depth and complexity of the idea. "Popular" suggests widespread acceptance or popularity, which may not necessarily be true for a profound idea. "New" and "strange" do not fully capture the depth and significance associated with a profound idea.Rate this question:
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What does Impressionable man?
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Deeply determined
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Easily influenced
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Well educated
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Oddly funny
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A. Easily influencedExplanation
The term "impressionable" refers to someone who is easily influenced or swayed by others. Therefore, an impressionable man is someone who is easily influenced. This means that he is more likely to be affected by the opinions, actions, or ideas of others, making him susceptible to being persuaded or guided by external factors.Rate this question:
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