Cajun Folktales Vocabulary

What does the word 'bayou' mean in Cajun folktales?

• A slow-moving stream

• A type of spicy dish

• A traditional dance

• A mythical creature

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In Cajun folktales, what is a 'lagniappe'?

• A small gift

• A type of boat

• A ghost story

• A cooking technique

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Which of the following best describes a 'pirogue'?

• A flat-bottomed boat

• A type of spicy sausage

• A traditional Cajun song

• A mythical bird

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What is the meaning of 'gris-gris' in Cajun culture?

• A charm or amulet

• A type of stew

• A dance style

• A storytelling technique

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In Cajun folktales, what does 'fais do-do' refer to?

• A dance party

• A bedtime story

• A type of gumbo

• A fishing technique

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What is a 'coureur de bois' in the context of Cajun folktales?

• A woodsman or trader

• A type of fish

• A cooking pot

• A traditional song

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Which word describes a mischievous spirit in Cajun folklore?

• Lutin

• Banshee

• Goblin

• Sprite

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What does 'zydeco' refer to in Cajun culture?

• A genre of music

• A type of dance

• A cooking style

• A folktale character

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In Cajun folktales, what is a 'tasso'?

• A type of smoked meat

• A fishing net

• A mythical creature

• A storytelling method

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What is the role of a 'traiteur' in Cajun culture?

• A healer

• A fisherman

• A storyteller

• A musician