Illapa's Gifts Quiz

What did Illapa use to make thunder?

• A sling

• A drum

• A horn

Why did Illapa love his sling?

• It was a gift from his sister

• It was made of gold

• It was very powerful

What did Illapa first think of giving his sister?

• A coat made from clouds

• A crown made of sunbeams

• A jug of stars

What did Illapa finally decide to give his sister?

• A jug filled with the Mayu River

• A crown of sunbeams

• A coat of clouds

What happened when Illapa swung his sling with joy?

• The jug broke

• The sun shone brighter

• The clouds disappeared

What did the Inca people feel when the Mayu River poured out of the sky?

• Delight

• Fear

• Confusion

Which details from paragraph 1 support the key idea that Illapa affects the Inca people? Select TWO correct answers.

• Illapa exercises to stay strong.

• Illapa owns a sling and rock.

• Illapa lives high above in the sky.

• Illapa likes the gift from his sister.

• Illapa makes the sound of thunder.

Part A: What is the meaning of the word molded in paragraph 6?

• Cleaned

• Imagined

• Pushed

• Shaped

Which phrase from paragraph 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of molded?

• the perfect idea

• reached down

• grabbed a fistful

• was plain

What characteristic of a myth does the author include in the story?

• The events of the story take place over many years.

• The characters learn a lesson after being tricked.

• The events of the story explain where weather came from.

• The characters are explained as the first of their kind.