The World on the Turtle's Back
Iroquois Nations
Plymouth Plantation
Scarlet Letter
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
100

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.

100

What does the Great Tree symbolize?

It is a symbol of unity between the tribes.

100

How many people died during their first winter?

Half

100

What tense and point of view is The Scarlet Letter written?

past tense - 3rd person omniscient 

100
Overall, what is the mood of this text?

Fear

200

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.

200

True or false? The 5 Nations welcomed outsiders who accepted their principles.

True

200

How many casualties were there on the voyage to America?

One

200

How is Hester described as she is leaving jail?

Defiant

200

How did Jonathan Edwards want his church-goers to feel?

He wanted them to be afraid of going to Hell.

300

What is at least one characteristic of a creation myth?

Possible responses: Describes how the universe, the earth, and life began. Explains the workings of the natural world. Supports and validates social customs and values.
300

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.

300

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.

300

How do the women in the crowd feel about Hester's punishment?

They do not think her punishment is harsh enough.

300

True or false? Jonathan Edwards thinks that Puritans should speak their minds.

False

400

What does the fighting between the twins represent?

The balance between good and evil in the world.

400

What are the constitution's views on religion?

Religious freedom

400

What is the definition of "feigned?"

Not true or made up.

400
What is the man in the crowd trying to convey when he says, "Mercy on us goodwife! Is there no virtue in woman, save what springs from a wholesome fear of the gallows?"

Most women are more inclined to do what is right when threatened with punishment.

400

What is the theme of this text?

Judgement

God's wrath

Power

500

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.

500

What is the definition of confederacy AND deposed?

Alliance and removed

500

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.

500

How would you describe crime and punishment during the Puritan era?

The punishment does not always match the crime.

500

What is the purpose of reading this sermon?

To gain understanding of Puritan beliefs and then to hopefully understand their actions.

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