Gr. 3 Myths Quiz

What is a folktale?

• A story about real events

• A tale that is passed down by word of mouth

• A type of poem

• A story written by famous authors

Which of the following is NOT an example of a folktale?

• Fairy tale

• Tall tale

• Myth

• Realistic fiction

What do all stories have?

• Setting, Characters, Pictures

• Setting, Rhymes, Events

• Setting, Characters, Events

• Music, Characters, Events

True or false: In the past, folktales were written down.

• True

• False

Why are the events of myths important?

• They teach us math and science.

• They teach us lessons about life and explain natural events.

• They are always true.

• They are always funny.

What is the setting of most myths?

• In a classroom

• In a magical forest

• In outer space

• Above earth, below earth, and on earth

Who are usually the characters in myths?

• Talking robots

• Kids like you

• Gods or goddesses that behave like people

• Famous people

Which of these is NOT an example of a genre?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Folktales

• Long books

Which one is the myth?

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Which one is the myth?

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