Myths and Folktales

Myths and Folktales

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Myths and Folktales

Myths and Folktales

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Alyssa Schaan

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a myth?

A story that explains a natural or social phenomenon, often involving supernatural beings

A story that is always true and based on historical facts

A story that is written down and never changes

A story that is only about animals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a folktale?

A story that is always written down

A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth

A story that is only about gods and demigods

A story that is never told to children

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of myths?

They are always humorous

They involve supernatural beings or events

They are only about animals

They are always set in the future

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How are folktales typically passed on?

Through written books

By word of mouth

Through television shows

By email

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is one main difference between a myth and a folktale?

Myths are always funny, while folktales are serious

Myths explain natural events, while folktales often provide a moral

Myths are only about animals, while folktales are about humans

Myths are always set in the future, while folktales are set in the past

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What role do myths play in society?

They are used to teach mathematics

They play a fundamental role, such as foundational tales or origin myths

They are only used for entertainment

They are used to predict the weather

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a common feature of folktales?

They are always written by famous authors

They are characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless

They are always about historical events

They are only told in schools

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