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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which twin created man?
Right-handed twin
Left-handed twin
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following did not grow from the mother's grave?
corn
potatoes
squash
beans
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was the devious twin?
Right-handed twin
Left-handed twin
- 4. Multiple Choice
What objects did the mysterious man leave on the daughters body?
Rocks
Sticks
Arrows
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which animal successfully got dirt from the bottom of the ocean for the wife?
Muskrat
Birds
Turtle
Shark
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
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
The arrows that the man brings to the girl represent
the twins
ocean waves
fish and birds
a dance ritual
- 9. Multiple Choice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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