Edmentum “The Cutting of my Long Hair”
What is a central idea of 'The Land of Red Apples?
A: The eight children traveling with the missionaries had been truly excited to travel on the iron horse, also
known as a train
B: The paleface people encountered by Zitkala-Sa throughout her journey were rude and bold, so she had every
right to be upset.
C: Zitkala-Sa's initial excitement about her journey was soon overtaken by sadness because of how she was
treated in the missionary school.
D: Zitkála-Sa was a frightened little girl who should not have traveled so far away from her family into unfamiliar
surroundings
The correct answer is C