Julia Parker Basketry

I watched the video.

• Yes

• No

• What video?

What is the main focus of the video produced for the exhibit at the Autry National Center?

• The history of Yosemite National Park

• The Art of Native American Basketry

• The wildlife of California

• The geology of the American West

Who taught Julia Parker about basket weaving?

• Her mother

• Her husband's grandmother

• Her sister

• Her teacher at school

What is one of the patterns Julia Parker likes to include in her basket designs?

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles

• Stars

Why does Julia Parker believe the plants are the masters and humans are the tools?

• Because plants are stronger than humans

• Because plants were here before humans

• Because plants can talk to humans

• Because plants are more intelligent

What is a key practice Julia Parker follows when collecting materials for basket weaving?

• She collects as much as possible

• She takes without asking

• She asks for permission and gives thanks

• She only collects in winter

How does Julia Parker determine the right time to gather materials for basket weaving?

• By checking the weather forecast

• By observing the seasons

• By asking other weavers

• By using a calendar

What is the significance of the willows mentioned in the video?

• They are used for making clothes

• They are a key material for basket weaving

• They are a type of animal

• They are a type of food

What does Julia Parker do when she hears the plants "singing" to her?

• She ignores it

• She listens and collects them

• She sings back to them

• She writes down the song

What is one reason Julia Parker believes the plants are not as strong as they used to be?

• They are not watered enough

• The soil is not moved around

• They are over-harvested

• They are not sung to