Iroquois Mythology Quiz

The Iroquois use the ideas in this myth to —

• explain how natural phenomena originated

• explain why animals are important to people

• describe the joys of human relationships

• explain why people use different hands

Which definition best matches the use of the word 'quiver' in paragraph 14?

quiver \kwĭv´ər\ v 1. to tremble with a slight, rapid motion n 2. a slight trembling movement; usually caused by emotion 3. a case used by an archer to hold and carry supplies 4. a collection or store

• A. Definition 1

• B. Definition 2

• C. Definition 3

• D. Definition 4

Paragraphs 21-22 contribute to the theme of a balance between good and evil by —

• A. comparing the ways in which animals prey on each other

• B. contrasting the actions of each twin against the other

• C. exploring the changing relationships between animals, plants, and humans

• D. explaining the importance of human and animal behaviors for the world

In the myth "The World on the Turtle's Back", what event happens first?

• The twins decide they must duel to resolve their conflict.

• The twins are born and their mother dies.

• The woman falls through the hole in the sky.

• The muskrat retrieves a bit of earth from the bottom of the ocean.

In the myth "The World on the Turtle's Back", what event occurs at the end?

• The twins decide they must duel to resolve their conflict.

• The twins are born and their mother dies.

• The woman falls through the hole in the sky.

• The right-handed twin kills the grandmother.

In the myth "The World on the Turtle's Back", what event occurs after the woman falls through the hole in the sky?

• The twins decide they must duel to resolve their conflict.

• The twins are born and their mother dies.

• The muskrat retrieves a bit of earth from the bottom of the ocean.

• The right-handed twin kills the grandmother.

In the myth "The World on the Turtle's Back", what event occurs before the right-handed twin kills the grandmother?

• The twins decide they must duel to resolve their conflict.

• The twins are born and their mother dies.

• The woman falls through the hole in the sky.

• The muskrat retrieves a bit of earth from the bottom of the ocean.

What can be inferred about the "three sisters" mentioned in the learning material?

• They are real sisters who help the woman.

• They are plants that grow from the girl's body.

• They are animals that assist the woman.

• They are stars that guide the woman.

What is the meaning of the man placing two arrows, one sharp and one blunt, on the girl's body?

• It symbolizes the girl's transition to adulthood.

• It signifies the girl's connection to the earth.

• It makes the girl pregnant with twins.

• It represents the girl's fear of other creatures.

What is the meaning of the duel of the twins in the myth "The World on the Turtle"?

• It represents the balance between good and evil.

• It signifies the end of the world.

• It shows the importance of animals in the myth.

• It explains the creation of the sky.