Myths

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.4.9, RL.8.9

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Jennifer Campbell

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a myth?

a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

a movie that involves the retelling of true events.

a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

to make people laugh

to make people cry

to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

to sell lots of copies and make money.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another purpose for a myth?

to explain the creation of the world or universe

to tell a funny story about animals and people

to scare readers

to convince people of one specific belief

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:

A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:

Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:

Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:

Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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