It'd be easier if you provided your answer choices but i'll give you the definition of a homophone to allow you to answer the question yourself:
"<span>each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, e.g., </span>new<span> and </span>knew<span>."</span>
It appears that the answer would be #4 (listen with compassion), because the author states that he wants the white people to 'understand' - and likely show compassion towards his people.
