Here Follow Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House
True or false - Bradstreet says her treasures are in Heaven, not on earth
True
Which Native American tribe told this creation myth?
- A. Pueblo
- B. Iroquois
- C. Cherokee
B. Iroquois
What does Sor Juana seem to be searching for?
- A. knowledge and wisdom
- B. peace and understanding
- C. money and fame
A. knowledge and wisdom
Who does Bradstreet turn to for comfort?
God
Who falls from the Sky World?
- A. the right handed twin
- B. the pregnant woman
- C. the left handed twin
B. the pregnant woman
Sor Juana compares worldly pleasures to:
- A. lasting treasures
- B. eternal truths
- C. temporary illusions
C. temporary illusions
What does the fire remind Bradstreet about life?
- A. that wealth is the most important thing
- B. that she should rebuild her house bigger than before
- C. that life and posessions are temporary
C. that life and posessions are temporary
Who wins the final battle between the twins?
the right handed twin
Why does Sor Juana believe that knowledge is better than beauty?
- A. beuaty is not important at all
- B. knowledge never fades
- C. knowledge can make you rich
B. knowledge never fades
True or false - Bradstreet blames God for the fire.
False
What animal dives down to get dirt from the ocean floor?
muskrat
True or false - Sor Juana believes wealth, beauty and pleasure will last forever.
False - she says the will eventually fade
What year did Anne Bradstreet's house burn down?
1666
What does "The World on the Turtle's Back" explain about balance in the world?
There's always good and bad - both are needed for balance
How does Sor Juana respond to the world criticizing her?
She explains calmly that she studies for her own understanding, not for fame or showing off