World on Turtle's Back

What is the storyteller's purpose for telling this story?

• To explain how the earth was created

• To teach the Onondaga about why people have twins

• To encourage modern society to respect nature

• To foster hope for people entering the Sky World

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Which of the following is NOT a key detail that helps readers learn more about the Onondaga?

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What details about the Onondaga tribe can you infer based on the choice of details the storyteller makes? (Choose as many as you think apply)

• They honor nature and realize its significance

• Their people fear the ocean

• They create rituals based on their stories

• Their people are vegetarians

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What lesson is the storyteller trying to convey to his listeners?

• Picking favorites among your children/grandchildren will cause your death

• Good & evil exist, and both are necessary for a balanced world

• Curiosity is a positive trait, and people should embrace being nosy

• Breaking the rules has distinct positive results

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What is significant about the items the two twins create?

• They struggle to create items because they're mortal and were not born in the Sky World

• The clay they use causes great strife between the brothers

• The food chain created by them reflects the chaotic nature of their relationship

• They create a balanced food chain and nature system on earth

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Which is the BEST explanation of why the character of the left-handed twin was included in this creation myth?

• To explain why some trees and other plants grow straight or crooked

• To give humans a villain in the story

• To provide the balance of good and evil in the world

• To explain why mountain lions exist

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The character of the right-handed twin is important to the story because

• He is the Master of Life, who finds the sounds of warfare and torture good

• He is living in the Sky World, taking delight in his human creations

• He is the devious one, who appreciates daytime rituals

• He is the only one who keeps an eye on the affairs of men.

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Based on the story's description/actions of the muskrat, you can infer all of the following about the Onondaga EXCEPT

• That they admire persistence when encountering a difficult task

• That they admire sacrificing oneself for another

• That they admire showing off for a crowd

• That they admire dramatic feats of athleticism

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two twins?

• Resentment and violence

• Outrage and compassion

• Optimism and prevention

• Annoyance and triumph

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Which of the following natural phenomena is NOT explained in "The World on Turtle's Back"?

• How the moon was created

• How the ocean was created

• How corn was created

• How the people of earth were created

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