Fun Fact: The Ninki Nanka is a dragon-like creature said to live in the swamps of West Africa. Its presence serves as a warning to stay away from the water’s edge.

What types of elections are regulated by the constitution? a. the election of members of congress b. most elections at the local level c. the election of supreme court justices d. most elections at the state level

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.

Which statement best describes the attitude of the radical republicans following the civil war