Cusi's Secret Story Comp. Questions

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What is a quipu?

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A quipu is an ancient Incan tool made of colored threads used for counting and recording information.

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Who traditionally weaves in Incan culture?

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Incan women are the customary weavers, and weaving skills are passed down through generations.

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What is the significance of alpaca herds in Incan culture?

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Alpaca herds are significant as families have them for generations to use the wool for weaving fine textiles.

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What does it mean to pass down a family legacy?

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Passing down a family legacy means sharing traditions, skills, or knowledge from one generation to the next.

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What was Cusi's belief about the quipu?

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Cusi believed that the secrets of the quipu were a key to great knowledge.

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What point of view is used in Cusi's Secret Story?

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The story is told from a third person point of view.

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What reaction did the man have when Cusi asked about the quipu?

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The man had mixed reactions; he was excited, angry, and dismissive about Cusi's question.

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Why is weaving important in Incan culture?

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Weaving is important as it is a skill that is culturally significant and passed down through generations.

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Who is Cusi's great grandmother in the context of family legacy?

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Cusi's great grandmother is the person who passed down the family legacy to Cusi.

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What does 'third person point of view' mean?

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Third person point of view means the story is told by an outside narrator who refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.