WorksheetsEarly American Literature test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
How does the woman cause the plants to grow in “World on the Turtle’s Back”?
She waters it and chants over it.
She walks in a circle, following the Sun, around the clod of dirt.
The animals cause it to grow with their knowledge of life.
She prays over it.
When the woman falls from the Sky-World, the birds' actions show that animals
do not care about others
fear the gods
depend on the help of others
have a special relationship with the gods
What do we learn about the sky-gods when the wife insists on getting bark from the roots of the great tree?
no one is as perfect as the gods
the animals are dependent upon the gods
the humans are smarter than the gods
the gods ignore the rules sometimes
During which of the following actions is the left-handed twin most likely present and therefore honored by the Iroquois?
during planting
after sports
at harvest
during war
What does the gods' reaction to the woman's fall tell you about the role of the gods in Iroquois culture?
The Iroquois hold ceremonies to get the gods' attention.
The gods are not concerned with human matters.
The gods recognize the importance of women.
The Iroquois honor balance in nature.
Why is the diversity of plants on the great tree important to the creation myths of the Iroquois?
because the tree's roots bring many plants to earth.
because the tree's leaves change color marking the changing of the seasons.
because the tree's bark is used for medicine.
because the tree is the source of all life on earth.
Why do the Iroquois call the right-handed twin the "Master of Life?"
He survives while his brother dies.
He rules all life on earth.
He represents the sun, which is vital for all life.
He creates many of the animals that live.
What does it mean that the left-handed twin "died and he didn't die"?
He faked his death.
Nothing on earth ever really dies.
Anyone who is loved will never die.
It is impossible to totally destroy evil.
What does the twins' competition to make animals explain?
Why some animals eat meat and others eat plants
how the animals reflect their creators
why some animals are good and others are bad
how nature keeps each type of animal in check
Why does the left handed twin choose a stick for his weapon when fighting his brother?
He thinks this is the best weapon to kill his brother.
He believes his brother is weak.
He knows that his brother is supposed to win.
He wants his brother to choose the same weapon.
How do the grandmother and the left-handed twin disobey the rules?
The grandmother insists on touching the great tree and the left-handed twin refuses to be born correctly.
The grandmother creates the earth and the left- handed twin creates many animals.
They are both killed by the right-handed twin.
The twins represent both good and evil.
De Vaca asks the native people for help even though they were afraid because
many Spaniards are sick and can't protect themselves.
they needed food
he and his men need shelter to survive
all of the above
Embody
Time and place in which a text was written; style and content of a text.
To make clear by explaining through stories, examples, or comparisons.
To represent in human form.
To make clear by explaining through stories, examples, or comparisons.
Historical Context
Time and place in which a text was written; style and content of a text.
To gain one's favor by deliberate effort.
To make clear by explaining through stories, examples, or comparisons.
The power to move from place to place.
Ingratiate
To cover with water, to overwhelm.
The power to move from place to place.
The most important character in the story
To gain one's favor by deliberate effort.
Inundate
The power to move from place to place.
To cover with water, to overwhelm.
The most important character in the story
A picture that recounts an event drawn from a story, either factual or fictional.
Locomotion
The power to move from place to place.
The most important character in the story
A picture that recounts an event drawn from a story, either factual or fictional.
The sequence of events in a story.
Theme
A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.
To delay.
Where and when the story takes place.
Time and place in which a text was written; style and content of a text.
Setting
To delay.
To show or make known.
Where and when the story takes place.
To help something happen, develop, or increase.
The historical context includes a view that Native Americans were savages. How does the text dispel this idea?
This shows the Spaniards as weak.
This shows the Native Americans as compassionate.
This shows the Native Americans as hostile.
This shows the Native Americans as lazy.
What religious movement was going on at the time this sermon was delivered?
The Great Revival
The Religious Renewal
The Great Awakening
The Church Reunited
Whet
sharpened
dull
water filled
dry
Discern
to upset someone
rescue from danger
to perceive or recognize something
sharpened
Ascribe
to attribute to a specified cause or source
sharpened
rescue from danger
to write in a book
Induce
hateful and detestable
to succeed in persuading someone to do something
to bring peace and calm
dealing with labor and pain
Mitigation
making someone suffer
lessening of something that causes suffering
to cause to be angry
fearful
Who is Edward's audience for this sermon?
All of his congregation.
The unconverted members of the congregation.
The members of the congregation that will help spread his message.
The members that practice religion with their families.
Why haven't the people in Edwards' congregation dropped into the pit of hell?
They are helpful and try to be good people.
God is merciful and will take care of them.
God's hand holds them up.
God is powerful and forgiving.
