Unit 1 Quiz Review

Match the following themes with their descriptions:

• Themes that emphasize the need for harmony in the environment

• The importance of balance in nature

• Themes that highlight the strength found in working together

• The significance of individual choices

• Themes that underline the impact of personal decisions

• The power of unity among creatures

• Themes that focus on the constant evolution and transformation

• The inevitability of change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The idea that reflects the relationship between the Sky Woman and the earth in 'The World on the Turtle's Back' is (a)  

• Isolation and loneliness
• Harmony between different worlds
• The struggle for survival
• Conflict leading to resolution

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does 'The World on a Turtle's Back' portray gender roles?

• By showing women as powerful leaders

• By emphasizing equality among genders

• By highlighting female dominance in creation

• By depicting women as nurturing figures

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Match the following lessons about nature with their descriptions:

• Nature is portrayed as something dangerous that must be dominated.

• Nature is a resource for human use

• Nature is seen primarily as something to be utilized for human benefit.

• Nature is chaotic and unpredictable

• The creation story emphasizes the balance and harmony in nature.

• Nature is interconnected and sacred

• The story highlights the unpredictable and disorderly aspects of nature.

• Nature is to be feared and controlled

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What theme emerges from the conflict between the twins in the story 'The World on the Turtle's Back'?

• Competition is always necessary for growth

• Cooperation leads to success

• Conflict always results in destruction

• Opposition can create balance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes a key challenge faced in 'A Desperate Trek Across America'?

• Overcoming technological failures

• Dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters

• Making significant personal sacrifices

• Relying on community support

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which obstacle in 'A Desperate Trek Across America' most significantly highlights the characters' resilience?

• Scarcity of resources

• Traversing unknown landscapes

• Disputes with rival Spaniards

• Extreme climatic conditions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What name did the Spanish explorers give to the river they encountered in 'A Desperate Trek Across America'?

• River of Sorrows

• Stream of Hope

• Bay of Horses

• Gulf of Gold

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

By the time Cabeza de Vaca wrote about their situation in 'A Desperate Trek Across America', _____ men had died.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What role does resilience play in the journey depicted in 'A Desperate Trek Across America'?

• Helps maintain hope despite challenges

• Forces reliance on the kindness of strangers

• Navigates through unknown territories

• Ruins the support of family and friends

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2