Native American Literature: A Rich Tapestry of Tradition and Mod

What is a common technique used in Native American storytelling to reinforce the narrative?

• Repetition of incidents

• Use of sacred numbers

• Gestures and songs

• All of the above

Which book by N. Scott Momaday won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969?

• Ceremony

• House Made of Dawn

• The Basket Weaver

• Fun and Games

What marked the renaissance in Native American literature during the 1960s and 1970s?

• Increased interest from white readers

• Activism from Native American authors

• Introduction of Native American Studies programs

• All of the above

What is the distinction between myths and folktales in Native American oral literature?

• Myths are from a time when the world was different

• Folktales involve modern contexts

• Myths and folktales are content-based

• Both A and B

What is the best term to use when addressing Native Peoples?

• American Indian

• Native American

• Indian

• The term preferred by the individual or tribal community