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WorksheetsThe Hummingbird King
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
The thirteenth day of the month is considered lucky in Mayan culture because it-
a)
is the day that a great chief was born
b)
marks the time of the harvest
c)
represents the thirteenth Mayan heavens
d)
is a day on which prayers are answered
2.
The messenger of the gods sends Kukul's parents a sign that their son
a)
will be an admired ruler
b)
will be extraordinary
c)
may bring them bad luck
d)
may be defeated by his enemies
3.
What gift does the high priest give to the chief and his wife?
a)
the granting of eternal life
b)
a feather for their son's protection
c)
the promise that they will have another son
d)
a beautiful bird
4.
Why does the bird of Kukul make Chiruma unhappy?
a)
Chiruma has no son of his own
b)
Chiruma's brother no longer spends time with him
c)
Chiruma fears that Kukul's life will be filled with suffering
d)
Chiruma knows that Kukul will become the next chief
5.
During the battle with the nomadic tribe, Kukul-
a)
kills all the enemy soldiers
b)
stays with the wounded to avoid getting injured himself
c)
destroys the nomads' weapons
d)
saves his uncle's life
6.
What kind of ruler does Kukul become?
a)
one who brings prosperity and peace to the land
b)
one who conquers many enemies
c)
one who establishes schools for the study of the stars
d)
one who devotes himself to amusements, such as hunting
7.
The himmingbird warns Kukul that-
a)
his uncle dislikes him
b)
his father will return from the dead
c)
the priests have put a curse on him
d)
a man will try to kill him
8.
Why is Kukul able to be killed at the end of the tale?
a)
Chiruma had killed the hummingbird, which was Kukul's guardian
b)
Chiruma had stolen the charm that had protected Kukul
c)
Chriuma's magical powers are greater than Kukul's
d)
Chiruma kills Kukul with a charmed arrow taken from the gods.
9.
In Mayan culture, the beautiful bird with the scarlet chest is a symbol of-
a)
youth
b)
heroism
c)
freedom
d)
tragedy
10.
"The Hummingbird King" is an origin story because it-
a)
explains the political system of an ancient culture
b)
describes how the quetzal bird came to be
c)
tells about the birth of a future king
d)
shows the reason for a character's jealousy
11.
What metamorphosis does the main character undergo in this tale?
a)
He loses his magical powers
b)
He begins as an underdog and ends up a hero
c)
He turns into a bird
d)
He is appointed chief of a great city
12.
The main conflict in this tale takes place between-
a)
Chiruma and the priests
b)
Kukul and Chiruma
c)
Kukul's people and a nomadic tribe
d)
Chiruma and the people he rules
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