The type of myth that explains how people of animals came to be
a creation myth
100
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
a myth was used to explain things and a legend is based on some truth; a myth is not
100
How were myths passed down over the years?
orally or by mouth
100
Persephone goes for a period of time with Hades, and the other time she spends with her mother Demeter. The Greeks thought this explained the what?
seasons
200
Which god stole fire from Mt. Olympus to give to the people?
Prometheus
200
In The Beginning and the End of the World, why does the ruler Scomalt send the wicked people off to a piece of land and break the land off?
because they were quarreling and fighting with each other
200
What did King Arthur want Belvedere to do for him?
throw his sword Excalibur into the lake
200
In The Phantom Hitchhiker, the road is deserted, it is raining and very late. This sets the ______ of the story, or the feeling created.
mood
200
How does Perseus cut off the head of Medusa without turning into stone?
He uses his shield to look at her reflection
300
Prometheus
The twin brother whose name meant forethought
300
In The Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog,who adopts Long Arrow?
Good Running
300
In the Phantom Hitchhiker, why does Joel think he has imagined the girl he gave a ride to?
because he was very tired and had not slept
300
In the Phantom Hitchhiker, the girl has an old dress that looks like it is from a long time ago. This is an example of what literary device?
foreshadowing
300
In The Beginning and the End of the World, how did the Indians get the color of their skin?
They had been out at sea for many days and nights, and their skin was tanned a reddish brown.
400
The name of the fruit that Persephone ate. It was also known as the food of the dead.
the pomegranate
400
What are the 3 things that the orphan boy gets from The Great One to help catch an elk dog?
a rainbow colored belt, black medicine robe and a rope
400
In The Phantom Hitchhiker, what does Joel find draped over a tombstone in the cemetery?
His jacket
400
A character that only has 1 or 2 character traits is a __character.
flat character
400
In The World on the Turtle's Back, what happens to the left-handed twin at the end of the story?
His brother, the right-handed twin, kills him and he is cast off the edge of the earth to rule the people at night.
500
Why did Perseus go to get the head of Medusa?
King Polydectes tricked him and said he was getting married. All but Perseus brought gifts; he decided to risk everything and bring him the head of Medusa
500
In The World on the Turtle's Back, how is the left-handed twin born?
through his mother's armpit
500
In Morte de Arthur, what happens to King Arthur?
He dies and is placed on a boat
500
What type of character is well developed and has MANY character traits (or is considered well-rounded)?
a round character
500
In The World on a Turtle's Back, what does the grandmother's head become?