Osceola

[ os-ee-oh-luh, oh-sey‐ ]

/ ˌɒs iˈoʊ lə, ˌoʊ seɪ‐ /

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1804–38, U.S. Indian leader: chief of the Seminole tribe.

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Question 1 of 7

Choose the sentence that uses "rent" correctly.

The boy Osceola, strong and straight, and with the spirit of an eagle, had played a man's part in the war.
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As he was known to be on good terms with the white people, Osceola ordered that he should be closely watched.
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Once on returning from New York the latter brought Osceola a beautiful new rifle, which was worth one hundred dollars.
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On the night before this council, Osceola spoke to a gathering of chiefs who had met secretly in Micanopy's village.
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Then seeing that Osceola still seemed to be making little effort they rode faster and faster to test his swiftness and strength.
Four American Indians|Edson L. Whitney