The World on the Turtle's Back

The twins can best be interpreted as symbols of

• animal and plant life

• humanity's dual nature

• youth and agedness

• disease and death

What does this creation myth explain about the Iroquois dance rituals?

• Iroquois dance to worship the moon.

• They dance in the same direction as the sun to honor the creation of the earth.

• The muskrat created the first dance.

• Only twins are allowed to dance.

Throughout the story, the actions of the gods show that

• no one is as perfect as the gods

• the animals are dependent upon the gods

• the humans are smarter than the gods

• the animals are more holy and respectful than the flawed gods

Wen the woman falls from the Sky-World, the birds' actions show that animals

• do not care about others

• fear others

• depend on the help of others

• care about others

Why does the man go to the Great Tree at the beginning of the myth?

• His wife wants some flowers.

• He wants to make his pregnant wife happy.

• The tree has been growing forever.

• He wants to escape the Sky-World.

During which of the following actions is the left-handed twin most likely present?

• during planting

• after sports

• at harvest

• during war

The right-handed twin is angry because the left-handed twin

• is his mother's favorite

• creates more animals

• kills their mother

• is a better archer

The arrows that the man brings to the girl represent

• the twins

• ocean waves

• fish and birds

• a dance ritual

The twins' creations in this myth tell you that Iroquois culture

• believes in a balance in nature

• bases its rituals on deer meat

• respects the porcupine the most

• wishes more medicines were made

The right-handed twin takes control of

• his brother's life

• all poisonous plants

• the earth's animals

• the daytime