Native Voices

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of oral tradition in Native American literature?

• Dances

• Ceremonies

• Written texts

• Clothing

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Who are the mentioned rewriters of Native American literature?

• Silko, Ortiz, Tapahonso

• Silko, Smith, Johnson

• Ortiz, Johnson, Smith

• Tapahonso, Smith, Johnson

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What does the land do in Native American storytelling?

• It tells the story

• It provides resources

• It remains silent

• It is irrelevant

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What happens to values, traditions, and customs when stories stop being told?

• They flourish

• They remain unchanged

• They die

• They become stronger

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is the nature of most Native American literature?

• Written texts

• Oral traditions

• Printed books

• Digital media

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What does Ortiz believe is the responsibility to cultural heritage and ancestors?

• Writing in a modern style

• Mimicking the oral tradition

• Ignoring past traditions

• Adopting American values

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened to Native American men during WWII according to the text?

• They were celebrated for their traditions

• They were taken away from their communities and forced to adhere to American values

• They were given new land to live on

• They were allowed to practice their traditions freely

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

According to Harjo, what is the power in the speaking of a word or even the thinking of a word?

• It has no real impact

• It has actual energy and life that can interact with the world

• It is only symbolic

• It is a form of entertainment

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the recurring theme in Native American literature as mentioned in the text?

• Technological advancements

• The struggle for political power

• The balance between traditions and the modern world

• The importance of economic growth