Native American Literature Quiz

Most Native American Literature was not considered "valid" (or "real") because:

• Native American life was mostly described by the Europeans who settled on their land.

• Most Native American stories were not in traditional "book" form.

• There were no accurate English translations of Native terms.

• All of the above

Most Native American stories and myths were passed on:

• Through songs

• Orally

• In written form

• Rarely

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Native American storytelling?

• It contains repetition

• It uses archaic (old) language

• It contains ritual beginnings and endings

• It has a very complex writing style

A pattern, symbol, or character type that repeats across cultures is called a(n):

• Archetype

• Poem

• Type

• Origin

Stories that explain beliefs about the physical world are called ___________ myths.

• Creation

• Trickster

• Native

• Origin

Stories that explain natural phenomena and/or how things "came to be" are called:

• Origin Myths

• Creation Myths

• Trickster Tales

• Religious Stories

Stories that contain a mischevious figure who makes up for physical weakness with cleverness and sharp humor

• Origin Myths

• Trickster Tales

• Creation Myths

• Native Tales

Which of the following is NOT a common "Trickster?"

• Coyote

• Raven

• Whale

• Spider

"The Earth on Turtle's Back" highlights the theme of:

• Helplessness

• Anger

• Determination

• Luck

"When Grizzlies Walked Upright" highlights the theme of:

• Disobedience

• Marriage

• Rituals

• Happiness