PRETEST: NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

What is the primary way Native American literature was traditionally passed down?

• a) Written manuscripts
  

• b) Oral storytelling
  

• c) Printed books
  

• d) Stone carvings

Oral traditions often include which of the following?

• a) Novels
  

• b) Myths and legends
  

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  c) Modern poetry
  

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  d) Scientific reports

n Native American oral tradition, who is typically responsible for passing down stories?

• a) Elders
  

• b) Children
  

• c) Outsiders
  

• d) Government officials

Which of the following is a common characteristic of Native American oral stories?

• a) Fixed text
  

• b) Flexible and adaptable narratives
  

• c) Non-narrative format
  

• d) Single authorship

What type of myth explains the origins of the world and its people?

• a) Trickster tales
  

• b) Creation myths
  

• c) Heroic sagas
  

• d) Animal fables

Which of the following myths often involves characters like Coyote or Raven?

• a) Trickster tales
  

• b) Creation myths
  

• c) Heroic sagas
  

• d) Ancestral legends

Heroic myths in Native American literature often depict:

• a) Ordinary life events
  

• b) Supernatural feats and journeys
  

• c) Daily routines
  

• d) Agricultural practices

Ancestral myths usually focus on:

• a) The daily lives of animals
  

• b) The lineage and heritage of a tribe
  

• c) Natural phenomena
  

• d) Cooking methods

What is the primary theme of Thomas King's "I'm Not the Indian You Have in Mind"?

• a) Environmental conservation
  

• b) Stereotypes and misconceptions about Native Americans
  

• c) Historical battles
  

• d) Romantic relationships

In "I'm Not the Indian You Have in Mind," Thomas King addresses:

• a) Economic policies
  

• b) Cultural identity and representation
  

• c) Technological advancements
  

• d) Dietary habits