Characters
The Coyote
Where was the first setting of "The World on the Turtles Back"
The Sky World
What lesson does Wendigo teach us?
To not be greedy or selfish
What does the Turtle represent in "The World on the Turtles Back ?
The creator
What appeal did Chief Joseph most use in his speech?
Pathos
Who was the main character target in the Windigo story?
The children
Where does Wendigo commonly appear? During what season?
In the forest during winter
What lesson is taught when the coyote disobeys the buffalo?
Greed and impatience leads to loss
In the Navajo Origin story, what did the corn symbolize?
The humans- Men and Women
Sitting Bulls Speech was full of what emotion?
Anger
What was another name for the "good twin" in The World on the Turtles Back?
The right minded twin
What was the setting for the turtles in "A Song for the Turtles in the Gulf"
The Gulf of Mexico
What lesson can be learned from "The Song for the Turtles in the Gulf"
To respect nature and advocate for those who need advocating for
The left-handed twin symbolizes
Chaos
How does Coyote and the Buffalo serve as both entertainment and moral instruction? What lesson does it convey to the audience?
Entertainment as it shows the trickster tales but a lesson as it shows the greediness of wanting more than you need.
Family and human connection
What caused the earth woman to fall and what did she land on?
Eating from the bark of the forbidden tree and she fell on the shell of a turtle
What do Powwows represent
Connection and celebration
In the Navajo Legend, what was breathed on the people to give them life?
Wind
Who were the main character in “The World on the Turtle's Back”? What did they represent?
Mother- Sky woman- mother creator
Grandmother- Moon
Brothers- Duality
What happened with the Grandmother in the story and what does she represent?
She was killed by her grandson and she became the moon. She protects her grandson in the night and shows the balance between families.
What area did the Native Americans get sent to that still hold a large amount of reservations?
South Dakota
"I will forgive when" repetition shows what
She will forgive them when these changes are made, this could be when the world ends.
What does the Buffalo represent? What did he do to live up to his name?
The giver of life- He gifted the Coyote a young bull that was unlimited food
Chief Joseph’s speech "I Will Fight No More Forever" ends with his declaration that “from where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.” What was his turning point? What did he see around him that changed him?
The people are dying the children are dying