PART A:Which of the following best describe why the Ghost Dance became so popular in the late 1800s?
O A The Ghost Dance was a non-violent way for Native Americans to
intimidate the U. S. forces without provoking any retaliation.
OB The Ghost Dance energized the people suffering on the reservation
because it quite literally made them forget their fear and hunger.
OC The Ghost Dance was one of the few traditional dances and spiritual
rites that had brought all indigenous peoples together for centuries.
O D The Ghost Dance was one of the last hopes of many Native Americans
living on reservations, and with little other hope many began
performing the dance.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a. that a person should put his or her talents to good use b. that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c. that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d. that adults have children's best interests in mind