The Coyote and the Buffalo

According to the opening lines of the story, "No buffalo ever lived in the Swah-netk-qhu county.  That was Coyote's fault."  
What qualities of the coyote made this problem happen?  

• Coyote was foolish and greedy
• Coyote was smart and sensible
• Coyote was happy and loved the buffalo
• Coyote made the world habitable

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While traveling, what does the Coyote find?

• a hyena
• the buffalo skull of Buffalo Bull
• the Columbia River
• water

How does the Coyote feel about Buffalo Bull?

• scared/afraid of him
• loved him
• despised/abhorred him
• sadness

Why is Buffalo Bull angry at Coyote?

• Coyote killed his herd
• Coyote left him in the woods
• Coyote made fun of Buffalo Bulls bones
• Coyote told him a lie

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How does Coyote gain Buffalo Bull's friendship?

• Coyote offers him some food
• Coyote offers him water
• Coyote offers protection from Young Buffalo
• Coyote offers to make him new horns

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How do the new horns help Buffalo Bull?

• The new horns helped him get food for his family
• The new horns helped him kill Young Buffalo
• The new horns helped him protect his family
• The new horns helped him not be bullied

How does Buffalo Bull thank Coyote?

• new collar
• a young cow
• offers him protection
• offers him a new home

What warning does the Buffalo give Coyote?

• Never kill the young cow.  She will supply you with meat forever.
• Never hurt another buffalo.
• Do not trust an old woman offering help
• Do not trust other animals

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Trickster tales are fun to read, but they also serve to teach a lesson or moral?  What does "The Coyote and the Buffalo" teach or explain?

• There is life after death
• Friendship is common between different types of animals
• It pays to befriend ones enemy and that greed will be punished
• Share food with your enemy

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Which of Coyote's qualities make it possible for the old woman to trick him?

• Selfishness
• Greed
• Too trustworthy
• He believed she spoke her true mind