5. PART A: How does the organization of the text help readers understand the central idea?
A The use of comparison and contrast shows how American Indians were treated differently
from other citizens.
B The use of problem and resolution illustrates that effective communication is essential to
victory
C The use of cause and effect provides information about the roles American Indians played
in ending U. S. wars.
D The use of chronological order describes the value of American Indians to military efforts
throughout U. S. history.

Which summarized story is most likely a myth?

Discuss how social status may align with historical criticism.

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie. she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case. which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?