The World on the Turtle's Back
How did the Earth grow?
The muskrat dove into the depths of the ocean and brought back dirt from the ocean floor. The creation of land erupts from the ocean.
What does the Great Tree symbolize?
It is a symbol of unity between the tribes.
How many people died during their first winter?
Half
What tense and point of view is The Scarlet Letter written?
past tense - 3rd person omniscient
Fear
What is a similarity between this creation myth and Christianity? I am looking for ONE specific answer for this.
The tree cannot be marked or mutilated, but the woman in the Sky-World touches it anyway and falls from grace.
True or false? The 5 Nations welcomed outsiders who accepted their principles.
True
How many casualties were there on the voyage to America?
One
How is Hester described as she is leaving jail?
Defiant
How did Jonathan Edwards want his church-goers to feel?
He wanted them to be afraid of going to Hell.
What is at least one characteristic of a creation myth?
True or false? The Lords of the Confederacy were not given multiple chances to correct errant behavior.
False - they were given chances to correct their mistakes.
Why did the Pilgrims' relationship with the natives change after meeting Samoset and Squanto?
They could speak some English, which eased tensions between the groups.
How do the women in the crowd feel about Hester's punishment?
They do not think her punishment is harsh enough.
True or false? Jonathan Edwards thinks that Puritans should speak their minds.
False
What does the fighting between the twins represent?
The balance between good and evil in the world.
What are the constitution's views on religion?
Religious freedom
What is the definition of "feigned?"
Not true or made up.
Most women are more inclined to do what is right when threatened with punishment.
What is the theme of this text?
Judgement
God's wrath
Power
Name an example that supports the idea that this oral tradition may have been first recorded by an outsider, a white settler in America.
Possible answers: The Indians did not call these right and wrong OR the left-handed twin made medicines, for good and for evil, for doctoring and for witchcraft.
What is the definition of confederacy AND deposed?
Alliance and removed
What is the author's intent for including the entire treaty in the excerpt?
To emphasize the importance of finding peace with the natives and take pride in how long the agreement lasted.
How would you describe crime and punishment during the Puritan era?
The punishment does not always match the crime.
What is the purpose of reading this sermon?
To gain understanding of Puritan beliefs and then to hopefully understand their actions.