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)

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)

1. “chosen with twenty - three of the best ball players in the

cherokee nation to play a challenge game.” (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

The claim is that Stand Watie was "exceedingly strong". Option 4 states he was chosen as one of the top 23 ball players in the Cherokee Nation for a challenge game that required extreme strength, activity, and endurance. This directly supports the claim of his exceptional strength. The other options focus on his reputation, general youth training, and reserved personality, which do not relate to his physical strength.

Answer:

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