Native American Folklore Quiz

Which word from the passage is a synonym for 'highlight'?

• Tapestry

• Underscore

• Specter

• Resilience

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4

According to the passage, why are skinwalkers described as malevolent?

• They have the ability to transform into animals.

• They are often depicted as being mean and evil.

• They possess supernatural abilities such as enhanced speed and strength.

• They are revered and respected by Native American communities.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the significance of the legend of the skinwalker within Native American cultures?

• It serves as a cautionary tale against misuse of spiritual power.

• It teaches people how to become skinwalkers themselves.

• It encourages people to seek out encounters with skinwalkers.

• It promotes the idea of using dark magic for personal gain.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about the purpose of sharing stories about skinwalkers?

• To entertain and scare listeners with spooky tales

• To warn against the misuse of spiritual power and the dangers of dark magic

• To encourage people to actively seek out encounters with skinwalkers

• To promote belief in supernatural creatures as a way to explain natural phenomena

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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Which word best describes the encounters people have had with skinwalkers?

• Joyful

• Terrifying

• Ordinary

• Unremarkable

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Native American folklore includes stories of various mythical creatures.

• Skinwalkers are real creatures that roam the wilderness.

• Skinwalkers are mysterious beings from Native American folklore.

• Native American tribes use skinwalkers to protect their communities.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What do Native American tribes believe about the origins of skinwalkers?

• They are mythical creatures created by the gods.

• They are ordinary people who transform into skinwalkers through rituals or inheritance.

• They are ancient spirits that have always existed.

• They are figments of the imagination with no real origin.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

In the context of the passage, what does 'oral tradition' mean?

• Passing stories from one generation to the next by speaking.

• Writing down stories in books for future generations.

• Creating new stories through imagination and creativity.

• Forgetting old stories and replacing them with new ones.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between Native American spirituality and the legend of the skinwalker?

• They are unrelated concepts that have no connection.

• Native American spirituality encourages people to become skinwalkers.

• The legend of the skinwalker reinforces teachings about harmony and balance with nature.

• Native American spirituality teaches people to fear and avoid encounters with skinwalkers.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

According to the passage, why do some people dismiss encounters with skinwalkers as superstition?

• Because they have never encountered a skinwalker themselves.

• Because they believe in rational explanations rather than supernatural ones.

• Because they are afraid to admit the truth about skinwalkers.

• Because they want to protect skinwalkers from being harmed or hunted.

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