501 Critical Reading Questions

Critical Reading Questions

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mony that comes from a shared trading language, while each
nation has its own specific word for 
potlatch
.
485.
a.
The passage states that guests were expected to give a potlatch
with gifts of equal value to what they received. This arrange-
ment can best be described as reciprocal. The other choices are
not supported by the passage.
486.
d.
The author describes the ceremony in mostly neutral terms but
in the last paragraph emphasizes the positive aspects of the tra-
dition, which indicates a degree of respect.
487.
e.
The passage explicitly states in lines 15–16 that a man 
will know
by reputation all the men in his kula ring
. None of the other
choices is explicitly stated in the passage.
488.
c.
The passage states in lines 26–27 that the visitors are 
seen as
aggressors
and are met with 
ritual hostility
. This indicates that the
visitors and hosts are playing the roles of aggressor and victims.
The author uses quotes to indicate that the hosts are not really
victims, but might call themselves the 
victims
in the exchange.
489.