Question

10.1.2 exam: wrap-up
we are acquainted with them; we will wait, a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them. if we find it does them good, makes them honest and less disposed to cheat indians, we will then consider again what you have said.
which statement best conveys how the author achieves his purpose in this excerpt?
a. he repeats the word \them\ to show that he distrusts other american indian groups.
b. he repeats the word \we\ to show that he and his people will act as one.
c. he uses the word \brother\ to show that he considers all american indians to be related.
d. he repeats the word \you\ to indicate that the missionaries practice a different religion.

Explanation:

The excerpt uses "we" three times ("we are acquainted", "we will wait", "we will then consider") to emphasize collective action and unity among the speaker’s group, aligning with option B. Option A is incorrect because "them" refers to the group being observed, not to distrust of Indian groups. Option C is irrelevant as "Brother" is not in the excerpt. Option D is wrong because "you" is used once, not repeated, and there’s no mention of religious difference.

Answer:

B. He repeats the word "we" to show that he and his people will act as one.