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  1. What does interviewer Michel Martin mean by “the basic American narrative that’s been taught about Columbus” (par. 12)?

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    Questions: - What does interviewer Michel Martin mean by “the basic American narrative that’s been taught about Columbus” (par. 12)?
  2. What stereotypes about Native Americans and Christopher Columbus does Wilma Mankiller discuss and dispute?

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    Questions: - What stereotypes about Native Americans and Christopher Columbus does Wilma Mankiller discuss and dispute?
  3. What does Mankiller mean by a “balanced view” (par. 23) of Columbus Day? Why do you think she does not call for the abolition of this holiday?

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    Questions: - What does Mankiller mean by a “balanced view” (par. 23) of Columbus Day? Why do you think she does not call for the abolition of this holiday?