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  1. What is the tone of the opening paragraph? Given this beginning, what assumptions does Jack Weatherford seem to be making about his readers?

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    Questions: - What is the tone of the opening paragraph? Given this beginning, what assumptions does Jack Weatherford seem to be making about his readers?
  2. What is the overall claim that Weatherford makes in this argument?

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    Questions: - What is the overall claim that Weatherford makes in this argument?
  3. What is the primary type of evidence the author cites? Explain why you do or do not find it persuasive.

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    Questions: - What is the primary type of evidence the author cites? Explain why you do or do not find it persuasive.
  4. What does Weatherford mean by “a secular mythology for schoolchildren” (par. 4)?

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    Questions: - What does Weatherford mean by “a secular mythology for schoolchildren” (par. 4)?
  5. Identify the verbs the author uses in sentences about Columbus. What conclusions can you draw about his attitude based on the verbs alone?

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    Questions: - Identify the verbs the author uses in sentences about Columbus. What conclusions can you draw about his attitude based on the verbs alone?
  6. Is the conclusion, with its reference to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, effective? Explain your response.

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    Questions: - Is the conclusion, with its reference to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, effective? Explain your response.