THE WORLD ON THE TURTLE'S BACK

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which twin created man?

Right-handed twin

Left-handed twin

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following did not grow from the mother's grave?

corn

potatoes

squash

beans

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who was the devious twin?

Right-handed twin

Left-handed twin

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What objects did the mysterious man leave on the daughters body?

Rocks

Sticks

Arrows

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which animal successfully got dirt from the bottom of the ocean for the wife?

Muskrat

Birds

Turtle

Shark

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

His wife wants some flowers.

The tree has been growing forever.

He wants to make his pregnant wife happy.

He wants to escape the Sky-World.

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

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

Iroquois dance to worship the moon.

Only twins are allowed to dance.

The muskrat created the first dance.

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

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The arrows that the man brings to the girl represent

the twins

ocean waves

fish and birds

a dance ritual

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

is a better archer

creates more animals

is his mother's favorite

kills their mother

10.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

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

believes in a balance in nature

bases its rituals on deer

respects the porcupine the most

wishes more medicines were made

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

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

during planting

at harvest

during sporting events

during war

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The myth implies that, if the right-handed twin had created the world by himself, the world would be

perfect

unbalanced

more orderly

completely peaceful

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What does the woman do to grow the earth?

walks in the direction of the sun after soil on turtles back

makes the world out of clay

asks the fish to bring her more dirt

prays over the muskrat

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The left-handed twin's choice of weapon suggests that he

is too lazy to select a better weapon.

knows his brother is supposed to win.

believes that his brother is weak.

wishes to continue fighting his brother.

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How did the woman fall through the sky-world?

She jumped to see what was below.

She was possibly pushed by her husband.

She tripped over some roots.

16.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When did the twins begin to argue and fight with each other?

from before they were born

from the exact moment of their birth

from the time they fell from the Sky-World

from the first duel (gambling)

17.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What is NOT a purpose of a creation myth?

To explain how the universe, earth and life began.

To explain the cause and effect relationships among elements.

To note the supernatural explanations of the world.

To explain the scientific theories of the world.

18.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When did the twins begin to argue and fight with each other?

from before they were born in the womb

from the exact moment of their birth

from the time they fell from the Sky-World

from the first duel (gambling)

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