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Chapter 6 - "Myths from the Pacific Northwest"
By Tonya Poling
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Question 1
1.
In the myth "Raven Steals the Light", who is the greediest character in the story?
the woman
the raven
the daughter
the old man
Question 2
2.
Why did the old man decide to hide the light?
He was was losing his eyesight, and he didn't want others to be able to see.
He was so greedy, could not hide all the things he owned, so he decided to hide the light instead.
Question 3
3.
The old man was very greedy, but he DID share things with his daugher.
True
False
Question 4
4.
Question 5
5.
What might the message, or moral, be about the greediness and the old man's beliefs about nature.
Nature is ours for the taking.
Nature does not belong to any man.
Nature will replenish itself over time.
Question 6
6.
Which character could be labeled a "trickster" in the story?
daughter
old man
fish
Raven
Question 7
7.
Which character in "Thunderbird and Killer Whate" reflects Native American values and beliefs about nature?
Killer Whale
Old Man
Raven
Thunderbird
Question 8
8.
How is thunder explained in the myth?
Thunder is a result of Thunderbird falling back into the ocean and causing a tsunami.
Thunder is caused by the flapping of Thunderbird's large wings.
What is life like for people after the old man hides the light.
Choose all that apply.
Life is peaceful.
Life is very hard.
People are forced to walk around with candles.
People are forced to crawl and feel around in the dark.
Life is filled with joy.
Life is filled with hunger and sadness.