Question

Zitkala was constantly observed by a woman who had ________.

• A. A pale face
• B. Dark complexion
• C. Fair complexion
• D. Angry looks

Hint:

In “Memories of Childhood,” the pale-faced woman symbolizes the authority and cultural oppression faced by Native American children.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question is based on the chapter “Memories of Childhood” by Zitkala-Sa. In the story, she describes her experiences at a boarding school where Native American children were treated harshly.
Step 1: Understand the context.
Zitkala-Sa mentions that she was closely watched by a woman with a pale face, representing the white authorities in the school who tried to impose their culture on Native American children.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
(A) A pale face: This is correct as the woman observing her is described as having a pale face.
(B) Dark complexion: This does not match the description in the text.
(C) Fair complexion: The text specifically mentions a pale face.
(D) Angry looks: While the authorities were strict, the identifying feature mentioned was the pale face.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since Zitkala-Sa was constantly observed by a woman with a pale face, the correct answer is (A).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(A) \, \text{A pale face}} \]