Reread each excerpt from chapter 2 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Then, answer the questions below the excerpt.
“In most other parts of Africa, dogs are used to protect homes and farms. No one buys them as pets like they do in America, and they certainly don’t lavish them with rubber toys and fancy food” (38).
Which best describes the meaning of the word lavish as it is used in the excerpt? (RI.6.4, L.6.4a)
Which word from the excerpt best helps the reader to understand the meaning of the word lavish? (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, L.6.4a)
“Khamba didn’t worry about bones at all, just swallowed his birds in one quick gulp and wagged his tail for more. I started laughing. ‘When it comes to hunting, you’re very patient.’ I told him. ‘But when it’s time to eat, that’s another story!’” (44).
Which of the following is a method used by the writers in the excerpt to further develop our understanding of William? (RI.6.3)
Which of the following is something the reader can infer about William’s character from the excerpt? (RI.6.1, RI.6.3)