Question

from life of general stand watie
1
stand watie was a man of thought and action and few words. no man ever rose to such distinction, among his people, who had less to say. his characteristic attitude at all times, when alone, was one of deep and thoughtful study. his features were strong and lion - like, but reflected a most genial expression. though an enemy might call his face stern and homely, he was a man whom little children loved and the helpless... were glad to call him friend.
2
like many other military men, gen. watie was small in stature but exceedingly strong and active, even exceptionally so, though the indian youth of his day were well drilled in physical courage, endurance and self - control. when a mere boy, less than twenty years of age, he was chosen with twenty - three of the best ball players in the cherokee nation to play a challenge game, one half of the nation against the other half. at that time, indian ball playing required all of the strength, activity and endurance that a man possessed.
(from life of general stand watie by mabel washbourne anderson)
degataga (stand watie), cherokee, 1806 - 1871
which detail from the passage best supports the author’s claim in paragraph 2 that stand watie was “exceedingly strong”?

1. “was a man of thought and action and few words” (paragraph 1)
2. “no man ever rose to such distinction, among his people” (paragraph 1)
3. “the indian youth of his day were well drilled in physical courage, endurance and self - control” (paragraph 2)
4. “chosen with twenty - three of the best ball players in the cherokee nation to play a challenge game” (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

To support the claim that Stand Watie was "exceedingly strong," we need a detail that directly ties to his physical strength or a feat requiring it. Option 1 describes his demeanor, not strength. Option 2 refers to his social distinction, not physical ability. Option 3 talks about general Cherokee youth, not Watie specifically. Option 4 notes he was chosen (as a young man) alongside the best Cherokee ball players for a game that demanded extreme strength, activity, and endurance—this directly shows his exceptional physical strength.

Answer:

1. "chosen with twenty-three of the best ball players in the Cherokee Nation to play a challenge game" (Paragraph 2)