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Misc
100
to show special consideration, appreciation, or admiration to or for someone or something
respect
100
people one's family comes from
ancestors
100
1. What is Feast Day? a. It is a day to honor the Earth and the crops it provides. b. It is a day to celebrate the tribe of Tewa. c. It is a day to honor plants and animals and celebrate the power of rain. d. It is a day to honor the pueblo’s patron saint and celebrate the power of the sun.
d. It is a day to honor the pueblo’s patron saint and celebrate the power of the sun.
100
What does Andy ask for when he prays? a. a good family b. a good crop season c. a good dance d. none of the above
b. a good crop season
100
What genre (type of story) is this?
non-fiction
200
someone who is older and often a wise and respected leader in a group
elder
200
gathered material or decoration worn at the back, around or below the waist
bustle
200
Curt’s grandpa, Andy, is known among his people as a great _________. a. storyteller b. farmer c. dancer d. drummer
c. dancer
200
What do Tewas believe happens to family members when they die?
They come back as raindrops.
200
In writing this story, the author’s purpose was to:
To inform
300
copying what someone does
imitating
300
decorations made of loose threads tied at one end and hanging free at the other
tassels
300
Why do the Tewa people dance? a. to cure the sick b. to bring the tribe together c. to have fun d. all of the above
d. all of the above
300
Why does Andy’s wife, Verna, sprinkle salt on his head on Feast Day?
She says it keeps away bad spirits.
300
Which of these is NOT a theme in this story? honesty tradition respect nature
honesty
400
make a short, sharp yell
yelp
400
an open area in a town or city where people gather
plaza
400
The Tewas believe that people and animals once spoke the same language. Why did this end? a. People started to lose respect for the animals. b. Each animal created its own language. c. People wanted a language that animals couldn’t understand. d. Animals needed their own language to help escape danger.
a. People started to lose respect for the animals
400
In 1923, why could Indians no longer dance in the United States?
Their dances were seen as war dances.
400
Why is Curt’s grandpa Andy is very respected.
He is an elder in the tribe.
500
against the law; not allowed
illegal
500
to show respect to or for someone or something
honor
500
What is not true about a horno? a. It’s an oven for baking bread, cakes, and cookies. b. It sits in the front of the kitchen by the door. c. It’s shaped like a beehive. d. It is heated by a fire inside.
b. It sits in the front of the kitchen by the door.
500
Why do Tewas dance to honor the eagle?
They believe eagles are messengers and bring prayers to the clouds.
500
What did Andy do for his grandson and other young Tewa?
He started a dance group so they could learn traditional dances.
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