Yonder Mountain: A Cherokee Legend Comprehension Quiz

How does Chief Sky MOST LIKELY feel at the beginning of the story?

• eager to find the next leader for the tribe
• excited that he will no longer be the leader
• surprised that he can no longer lead the people
• worried that the next leader will not be as good as him

How are the three young men alike?

• They all return with torn clothes.
• They all bring back pretty stones.
• They all stay away for a  long time. 
• They all have to take the chief's test. 

How are the beautiful stones like the herbs?

• They will both be traded for food.
• They are both useful for the tribe.
• They will both help heal sickness.
• They are both on the mountain peak. 

How are Gray Wolf and Black Bear alike?

• They get lost on the mountain. 
• They stop to rest on the mountain.
• They refuse to go up the mountain.
• They think the mountain is too steep. 

How is Soaring Eagle different from the Black Bear and Gray Wolf?

• Soaring Eagle returns very quickly.
• Soaring Eagle brings nothing back from the mountain.
• Soaring Eagle cares about the people in his village. 
• Soaring Eagle waits and goes up the mountain later. 

How are Black Bear and Gray Wolf different from Soaring Eagle?

• Black Bear and Gray Wolf want to live in another village.
• Black Bear and Gray Wolf do not know how to read smoke signals.
• Black Bear and Gray Wolf worry about the people in the other village.
• Black Bear and Gray Wolf do not follow the chief's order to go to the peak.

What do you learn about all of the people in Chief Sky's village?

• They have to climb mountains.
• They want to trade stones for medicine.
• They think the three young mean are foolish.
• They are eager to see what each young man brings back.

What did Black Bear and Gray Wolf learn in the story?

• the listen to the chief
• to set goals for themselves
• not to be afraid to to ask for help
• how to work together to find success

What message does Chief Sky give about what makes a good leader?

• A good leader must never give up on their dreams. 
• A good leader must be young and therefore have a lot to offer the world.
• A good leader must remember to climb up the mountain to gather stones and herbs.
• A good leader must work through difficulties in order to do what is needed to help other people.

What is the MOST important part of being a chief?

• begin clever
• helping others
• doing well with money
• knowing about medicine