2nd Semester Exam

Who is Dawn Standridge?

• A teacher at a local school

• A journalist covering the solar eclipse

• A historian specializing in Native American studies

• A cultural research associate for the Choctaw Nation

What is the significance of Fvni Lusa in the Choctaw eclipse story?

• A mischievous squirrel trying to eat the sun

• A god worshipped by the Choctaw

• A hero who saves the sun

• A wise elder who predicts eclipses

Where is the Choctaw Nation located?

• Eastern Mississippi

• Southeastern Oklahoma

• Northern California

• Southwestern Texas

When will the total solar eclipse occur?

• December 25, 2023

• April 8, 2024

• July 4, 2024

• October 31, 2023

Why do the Choctaw people bang pots and pans during the eclipse?

• To create music

• To signal the start of a festival

• To celebrate the new moon

• To scare away Fvni Lusa

What is the path of totality?

• A spiritual journey

• The area where the moon fully blocks out the sun

• A hiking trail in Oklahoma

• The migration route of the Choctaw

How long will the area of the Choctaw Nation be in darkness during the eclipse?

• 4 minutes and 28 seconds

• 2 minutes and 30 seconds

• 3 minutes and 45 seconds

• 5 minutes and 15 seconds

What is the estimated number of visitors expected to witness the eclipse in Oklahoma?

• About 100,000

• About 125,000

• About 50,000

• About 75,000

What role does Dawn Standridge play in the eclipse event?

• Security coordinator

• Event organizer

• Cultural research associate

• Guest speaker

Why is the solar eclipse considered exciting for the Choctaw people, according to Standridge?

• It brings significant tourism revenue

• It is a rare celestial event

• It is a time to share Choctaw history and culture

• It marks the beginning of a new year