Plymouth Plantation
Sinners in the Hands
Turtle's Back
When Grizzles Walked
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100
Name three hardships the Pilgrims faced during and after their voyage to America.
Leaky & broken ship, sickness, poor living conditions, lack of knowledge about the land and how to cultivate it.
100
What does fire symbolize in this sermon?
Hell & the judgment of God.
100
What kind of story is "The Earth on the Turtle's Back"?
an origin myth
100
In what region of the country does this story take place? a. The Southeast b. The Northeast c. The Pacific Northwest d. The Midwest
c
100
What kind of test do you take every week in this class?
Gram/Vocab
200
What holiday do the Pilgrims and celebrate with the Native Americans?
Thanksgiving
200
What does water symbolize in this sermon?
God's wrath as a result of our sin.
200
What happens to the chief's wife after he uproots the great, big tree?
She falls through the hole that it leaves in the ground.
200
What happens to the girl when she peeks out of the volcano?
the wind sweeps her out of the volcano and down the mountain.
200
How many pets do I own?
1 dog
300
Who is William Bradford?
The governor of the Pilgrims and author of our text, "Of Plymouth Plantation."
300
What keeps sinners from falling into hell according to the sermon?
The merciful hand of God.
300
Who saves the Earth at the end of the story and name one other animal that fails before him/her.
The muskrat and (the loon, the duck, the beaver)
300
What do the grizzly bears do that angers the chief of the Sky Spirits?
they raise his daughter and allow her to marry one of their people and have childeren
300
How many cups of coffee can my coffee maker make?
5
400
From what destination are the colonists leaving and why are the fleeing?
They are voyaging to America from Holland in light of religious persecution.
400
Name two things that Edwards compares God to in the sermon.
a spider's web, a river dam, an archer
400
What message about human achievement is sent by the little muskrat saving the Earth?
It does not matter how big or great or strong or mighty that you are, even the smallest, humblest of creatures can achieve great things.
400
How does the chief punish the grizzly bears?
he makes them walk on four legs and they can never talk again.
400
What is my first name?
Dean
500
What is the central idea of this narrative? Give an example from the text to support your opinion.
This is a story about overcoming hardship and relying upon God during trials. Bradford wants to both share the experience of the colonists with others for historical purposes, but he also wants readers to understand and believe in God's mercy and love toward those he loves.
500
In what state was Edward's sermon delivered? a. Massachusetts b. New Hampshire c. Delaware d. Connecticut
d. Connecticut
500
What is the importance of origin stories in the Native American tradition? Why do they need these stories and how are they passed along?
These stories explain their history, heritage, and existence. They are passed down orally from speaker to speaker, generation to generation.
500
What does this origin story teach us about human nature? Give an example from the text.
multiple right answers (it's up to me to decide) possible responses: power and pride can lead one to make rash decisions about the future. Sky Chief is unwilling to allow anyone to undermine his authority. Often, mistakes can create growth. Sky Chief's daughter disobeys him; however, in doing this she creates the Native American peoples.
500
What is the name of the stuffed wolf on my desk?
Keeko
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