Question

(each answer, 5 points)
read the excerpt. then, choose the best answers.
the life of geronimo
by geronimo
\\(^1\\)in the summer of 1858, being at peace with the mexican towns as well as with all the neighboring indian tribes, we went south into old mexico on route to casa grande to trade. \\(^2\\)every day we would go into town to trade, leaving our camp under the protection of a small guard so that our arms, supplies, and women and children would not be disturbed during our absence.
\\(^3\\)late one afternoon when returning from town, we were met by a few women and children who told us that mexican troops from some other town had attacked our camp, killed all the warriors of the guard, captured all our ponies, secured our arms, destroyed our supplies, and killed many of our women and children. \\(^4\\)quickly we separated, concealing ourselves as best we could until nightfall, when we assembled at our appointed place of rendezvous—a thicket by the river. \\(^5\\)silently, we stole in one by one: sentinels were placed, and, when all were counted, i found that my aged mother, my young wife, and my three small children were among the slain.
\\(^6\\)there were no lights in camp, so without being noticed i silently turned away and stood by the river.
\\(^7\\)how long i stood there i do not know, but when i saw the warriors arranging for a council, i took my place.
2.01) ______ choose the best
paraphrase of lines
1 and 2.
a. the area was peaceful,
so we moved our
whole camp into
mexico to trade.
b. not realizing a threat,
we went to trade
in mexico, but left
our camp guarded,
anyway.
c. near casa grande,
we left guards to
protect our family and
supplies when we left.
d. we were at peace with
the mexican towns
and the indian tribes
on the route to old
mexico in 1858.
2.02) ______ which is the main idea of
sentences 3–5?
a. hiding from the enemy
b. rumors abound
c. we were tricked
d. devastation

Explanation:

For 2.01: Lines 1-2 state the group was at peace with local Mexican towns and Indian tribes, traveled to Old Mexico to trade, and left a small guard to protect the camp, arms, supplies, women, and children while they traded. Option A incorrectly says they moved the whole camp. Option B wrongly claims they didn't realize a threat. Option D only restates part of the lines, missing the camp guard detail. Option C matches the key points: they left guards to protect family and supplies while trading near Casa Grande.
For 2.02: Sentences 3-5 describe a Mexican troop attack that killed camp guards, stole ponies, seized arms, destroyed supplies, killed many women and children, and left Geronimo losing his family. This is widespread devastation. Option A only covers a small part (hiding after the attack). Option B is incorrect as there are no rumors, only a confirmed attack. Option C is wrong because there is no indication of being tricked; the attack was sudden but not a trick.

Answer:

2.01) C. Near Casa Grande, we left guards to protect our family and supplies when we left.
2.02) D. devastation