🚩9Lit_CW_Intro Mythology_8.16

A traditional story that explains a belief system, a natural phenomenon, or a world view of a group of people is called a ​ (a)  

• myth
• epic poem
• oral language
• song

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a myth?

• supernatural gods or animals

• humorous elements that entertain the reader

• an attempt to explain the origin of the universe

• conflicts between worlds, beings, self, or natural elements

Myths often function as a connection to the ​ (a)   , or the customs and beliefs, of a group of people.

• culture
• summary
• children
• politics

Which phrase from the passage most clearly refers to a key element found in myths?

• the Maasai tribe in Africa

• look after our tribe’s cattle

• These cattle are sacred

• from the sky god, Enkai

Why is this excerpt a good example of a feature often found in a myth?

• It features a reference to the earth.

• It features a reference to a supernatural being.

• It features a reference to the ocean.

• It features a reference to the sky.

Which information from this passage about Enkai is most important to include in a summary of the overall story?

• The tribe’s behavior affects Enkai’s mood.

• Enkai has moods that are reflected in the weather.

• Enkai can be the Black God or the Red God.

• The tribe’s relationship with Enkai is crucial to them.

What can be inferred about how the Maori feel about the land they live on?

• The Maori feel in control of their land.

• The Maori feel overwhelmed by their land.

• The Maori feel afraid of their land.

• The Maori feel deep affection for their land.

Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?

• “We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”

• “It is impossible!” cried Tû. “We should kill them. There is no other way to be free.”

• These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.

• In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice.

In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate?

• As Tû's descendants, the Maori can conquer anything.

• As Tû's descendants, the Maori must attack nature.

• Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.

• Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori regularly have to hunt for him.

What similarity between the Haida and the Maori do these passages illustrate?

• Both cultures thought sunlight was important.

• Both cultures thought courage was important.

• Both cultures thought winning was important.

• Both cultures thought nature was important.