Legends

Why do people pass down legends from one generation to the next?

• they are most interested in this activity

• they want to share about their cultural background and past

• they want to solve problems

• they want to tell lies

Legends can have real events from history

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Legends are 100% TRUE FACT

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A legend is...

• a recount of an event using only facts.
• a story with a moral that teaches people lessons.
• a story where animals are personified to teach the reader a lesson. 
• A story which includes elements of truth or is based on historical fact but with 'mythical' qualities.

Which of these is NOT a feature of a legend?

• Based on people who may have been alive at some point.
• Generally set in the past.
• Features creatures that we know are not real. 
• May have some super-natural qualities, but is generally believable.  

True or false? A legend is a nonfiction story about an historical figure.

• True

• False

At the time when the tale "Racing the Great Bear" takes place, the Great Peace could best be described as

• fragile

• secure

• broken

• imaginary

Before Swift Runner defeats the great bear, the general attitude of the people toward Swift Runner is one of

• pity

• scorn

• respect

• jealousy

Which of the following LEAST helps Swift Runner to defeat the great bear?

• his father's bow

• his swift running

• his grandmother's advice

• his knowledge of the stories of his people

The struggle between Swift Runner and the great bear ends when Swift Runner

• kills the bear

• tricks the bear

• becomes the bear's friend

• strikes a bargain with the bear