Question

question 6 of 10
what happened during margaret frink’s journey that challenged her biases about american indians?

a. a couple of american indians offered the frinks buffalo meat.

b. some american indians kept watch on her party’s camp one night.

c. some american indian children played with her son.

d. some american indians stole another party’s horses.

Explanation:

To determine the event that challenged Margaret Frink's biases about American Indians, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Offering buffalo meat is a kind gesture, but it may not strongly challenge biases.
• Option B: American Indians keeping watch on her party's camp at night shows protection and trustworthiness, which would likely challenge negative biases (as common stereotypes might paint them as hostile or untrustworthy).
• Option C: Children playing with her son is a friendly interaction but may not be as impactful in challenging broader biases about the group.
• Option D: Stealing horses would reinforce negative stereotypes, not challenge them.

So, the event of American Indians keeping watch on her camp (showing a positive, protective action) challenges her biases.

Answer:

B. Some American Indians kept watch on her party's camp one night.