Myth Traits
An important characteristic of Native American literature is that it... a) was written in an ornate style b) was written in short sentences c) was originally not written down but handed down orally d) was told to an eager audience
c) was originally not written down but handed down orally
"The Earth on Turtle's Back" explains the origin of...
the earth
An archetype is a... a) king or other leader in ancient myths b) pattern that occurs over and over again in literature c) way of telling an old story in a new way d) written version of an oral story
In the ceremony described in "The Sky on Turtle's Back", the origins of the "three sisters" are mentioned...These "three sisters" are a) the phases of the moon b) corn, beans, and squash c) the prevailing west wind d) the rising and setting sun
b) corn, beans, and squash
The abilities that someone needs to make a quilt (include, includes) patience, coordination, and a good sense of color and design.
Include
Myths often try to explain...
Natural phenomena
"The Earth on Turtle's Back" shows the importance the Iroquois placed on... a) rain b) strength in battle c) cooperation d) old age
c) cooperation
In "The Earth on Turtle's Back," the diving Muskrat is an archetype of a... a) mean old villain b) wily trickster c) hero d) creator god
c) hero
In "The Earth on Turtle's Back", the young woman in the sky most likely throws herself through the hole created by the uprooted tree because... a) she was blind b) she hated her husband c) she wanted to fulfill the prophecy of her dream d) she wanted to obtain the fruit to save her husband
c)she wanted to fulfill the prophecy of her dream
A scrapbag full of colorful pieces of cotton and wool fabrics (was put, were put) to good use in making a quilt.
was put
Myths often include a _____________ that readers can learn from the story told.
life lesson (or moral)
Which of these sayings BEST expresses a cultural value clearly suggested by "The Earth on Turtle's Back"? A) Might makes right. B) If you don't succeed, try, try again. C) There's no place like home. D) Balance in nature is very important.
D) Balance in nature is very important.
In "Coyote and the Buffalo" the coyote is an archetype of a... a) mean old villain b) wily trickster c) valiant warrior d) creator god
b) wily trickster
In "Coyote and the Buffalo," Buffalo refuses to do this with Coyote.
The Amish people, known for their beautiful quilting, (live, lives) very simply.
live
Like most stories, myths usually include a(n)________, which is a pattern that occurs over and over again in literature.
archetype
Another title for the Okanagon Prankster Legend might be... a) It Was the Wind That Gave Them Life b) Why The Buffalo No Longer Inhabit The Valley c) How the Navajo Used Corn d) The Cycle of Nature
b) Why the Buffalo No Longer Inhabit The Valley
The_______ in "The Earth on Turtle's Back" is an archetype. It symbolizes life or the life-giving source. It also falls from the sky to the Earth.
Tree
In the "Earth on Turtle's Back" the __________ is the only animal able to obtain the earth below the waters.
Muskrat
The clothing worn by Amish women (is, are) more subdued in color.
is
These types of myths are stories about immortal beings that recount the origin of a life form.
Origin Myths
"Coyote and Buffalo" shows the origin of this part of a buffalo...
Buffalo's
Archetypes can be ___________ (the trickster, the savior, the evil stepmother, the rescued savior).
Characters
In "Coyote and the Buffalo," this object comes to represent a seemingly "unmooovable" archetypal symbol.
What is a sacred cow?
Quilts, which feather colors typical of Amish quilts, (glow, glows) with read, purple, blue, pink, and green.
glow