Part a

what point of view does the passage reflect about life in 19th-century chile?

a merchants were highly respected in their communities.

b there was importance placed on honoring one’s ancestors.

c there were strong distinctions between the british and native chileans.

d children were encouraged to travel to other countries when they grew up.
question 2
part b

what detail supports the answer to part a?

a “‘only someone from the british colony would have thought ’” (paragraph 4)

b “‘i am sure they knew how good-hearted my brother jeremy is ’” (paragraph 4)

c “tao chi’en could recite the names of all his ancestors ” (paragraph 8)

d “his primary concern during the gold madness was to go home ” (paragraph 8)