Question

read the selection in your student edition and choose the best answer to each question. balboa by sabina murray 1 which phrase in paragraph 7 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word thunder in same paragraph? a make a people fear god b growling of the cat c two great incisors d the weapon explodes 2 which phrase from paragraph 9 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word hindsight? a he should have brought b at the foot of the mountain c they have no more interest d no amount of swearing 3 how does balboa justify his brutal behavior toward the indians in paragraph 22? a by relating it to his struggles with religion and spirituality b by suggesting that his superiority to the indians justifies his behavior c by comparing the tragedies occurring in spain to the indians plight d by blaming his behavior on his own personal shortcomings

Explanation:

1. The word "thunder" can be associated with a loud, explosive - like sound. "The weapon explodes" gives a similar sense of a loud, powerful sound, helping to understand the meaning of "thunder".
2. "Hindsight" refers to understanding an event after it has occurred. "He should have brought" implies looking back and realizing what could have been done differently, which helps understand "hindsight".
3. Balboa justifies his brutal behavior by suggesting his superiority over the Indians, which is a common way colonizers have rationalized their actions.

Answer:

1. D. the weapon explodes
2. A. He should have brought
3. B. By suggesting that his superiority to the Indians justifies his behavior