The tale of the Hummingbird

Which sentence from the myth supports the idea that Taroo was a noble suitor for Alida? (6.6C)

• Yet he said he was no stranger to the pool

• This was where he had first seen Alida, and he had often returned … hoping to see her again.

• He confessed, with honesty and frankness, that he was a member of the dreaded Carib tribe.

• Alida listened closely to his story, and the two became friends. They met again in the days that followed.

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Which of the following is a theme presented in the myth? (6.7A)

• True love knows no limits.

• There is good in all of us.

• Learn to love your enemies.

• Family comes first.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Love is a power force and Loss is a part of life are both themes of “The Tale of the Hummingbird.” What evidence from the story supports these themes? (6.7A)

• Alida is forbidden to visit the Pomarosa Pool because her father wants her to marry a man he has chosen for her.

• Alida must overcome her fear of the Carib people before she truly can accept and love Taroo.

• Taroo loves his people even though they left him behind in Borinquen when he was a boy.

• Taroo and Alida’s love persuades a god to help them, but they still are separated from each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the following sentence from “The Tale of the Hummingbird” suggest about Alida’s tribe’s relationship with nature? (6.5Hi)

"In the morning the indians saw a new bird darting about among the flowers, swift as an arrow and brilliant as a jewel."

• They pay little attention to the beauty of their natural surroundings.

• They fear nature and are constantly looking out for potential threats.

• They are connected to nature, but are mainly focused on hunting for food.

• They are very connected to nature, noticing even small changes in the environment.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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CCSS.RL.K.5

Where does most of the action take place?

• in a field of flowers

• in the home of the Carib tribe

• Outside the capital city of Boriquen

• Near a small pool among pomarosa trees

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do Taroo and Alida hide their friendship?

• Because the god Yukiyu told them to keep it a secret.

• Because Taroo will be returning to his homeland soon.

• Because they are afraid that Alida's people will not approve

• Because Alida is about to marry a man of her father's choosing

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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CCSS.RL.K.5

Why does Alida's father arrange her marriage?

• He does not want Alida to become lonely

• He does not realize that Alida loves Taroo

• He wants to end Alida's romance with Taroo

• He thinks Alida loves the man he has chosen

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens to Alida after she asks the god Yukiyu for help?

• She returns to her village

• She turns into a red flower

• She is allowed to marry Taroo

• She marries a man from her tribe

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CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the importance of the gods in this story?

• they try to show the humans what is right and wrong

• they take revenge against humans who do not worship them

• they interact with humans and offer assistance to those in need

• they listen to the humans' prayers but mostly leave them alone

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What does the following sentence from the story suggest about Alida's tribe's relationship with nature?

"In the morning the Indians saw a new bird darting about among the flowers, swift as an arrow and brilliant as a jewel."

• they pay little attention to the beauty of their natural surroundings

• they fear nature and are constantly looking out for potential threats

• they are connected to nature, but are mainly focused on hunting for food.

• they are very connected to nature, noticing even small changes in the environment

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2