How Coyote Stole Fire

Which of the following lines from the play best conveys the story's main idea?

• "Quiet! I hear something!"

• "Because humans have no fur, winter is harsh for them. Will you help me bring them warmth?"

• "Coyote ran and ran, spinning up a cloud of dust."

• "Their crackled faces contorted into rage."

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

What influence does the setting have on the plot of the story?

• They are in the desert, so it is hot.

• They are near a city, so it is crowded.

• Because it is winter and the people are cold, Coyote steals the fire.

• Because It is set in present day, they don't need fire.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which trait does Coyote display when he decides to help the people?

• laziness

• shyness

• compassion

• patience

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

According to the play, why are coyote tail tips white?

• A coyote's tail was struck by lightning long ago.

• A Fire Being once grabbed a coyote's tail.

• A coyote once sat in a fire.

• A coyote carried fire on his back.

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CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The purpose of this myth is to -

• Tell an interesting story about coyotes.

• Show the reader what a Fire Being is.

• Compare different animals.

• Explain how humans got fire.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Fire Being 1 mean when she says, "Birdman is bringing up the sun"?

• A winged man is rolling the sun up a hill.

• A friend wants to discuss sunlight.

• The sun is rising.

• The sun is setting.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4