Test on 'Hiawatha the Unifier'

In “Hiawatha the Unifier,” what first motivates Ta-ren-ya-wa-gon to come down to earth?

• He is hoping to find a wife.

• He hears a small girl calling to him.

• He wants to see what it is like to be mortal.

• He hears cries of suffering from the humans.

In “Hiawatha the Unifier,” what does Ta-ren-ya-wa-gon do as he leads the people from one place to another?

• He keeps them close together so they can remain friends and rely on one another.

• He divides them into separate tribes, each with its own home, language, and skills.

• He encourages them to abandon their different traditions, forge a single culture, and speak a single language.

• He separates them based on the languages they speak but reminds them that they are part of one tribe.

In “Hiawatha the Unifier,” why do the five tribes come together at the great council fire?

• to find a new place to live

• to say farewell to Hiawatha

• to say farewell to Hiawatha’s daughter

• to hear Hiawatha’s advice about the invaders

What is the purpose of Hiawatha’s speech at the great council fire in “Hiawatha the Unifier”?

• to explain why he needs to leave

• to convince the council not to go to war

• to help the tribes see how much they have learned

• to propose that the tribes join together in a new nation

Which of the following is the best example of an abode for a college student? Base your answer on the meaning of abode.

• dorm room

• roommate

• classroom

• dining hall

What is the most likely meaning of confluence as it is used in the following sentence? The town of Passau, Germany, is at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz, and Inn rivers.

• banks

• riverbed

• place of merging

• place of overflowing

Which of the following is the best example of two people who are in harmony? Base your answer on the meaning of harmony.

• two brothers who are always getting into arguments

• two strangers who accidentally bump into each other

• two rivals trying to outdo one another in a chess match

• two best friends who can finish each other’s sentences

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A, and then Part B. Part A: Which of the following statements best sums up a main message in “Hiawatha the Unifier”?

• People should not rely too much on divine guidance.

• Diversity in people’s customs is an obstacle to unity.

• People are more powerful when they work together.

• Unity must be forced on people by a powerful person.

Part B: Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• To each nation the Upholder of Heavens gave a special gift.

• Again the people turned to Hiawatha for help. He advised all the nations to assemble and wait his coming.

• Your [the Onondaga’s] strength is like that of a giant pine tree whose roots spread far and deep so that it can withstand any storm.

• Unite as one, and then your [the five nations’] enemies will recoil before you back into the northern wastes from whence they came.

Part A: In “Hiawatha the Unifier,” Hiawatha’s daughter is taken away by a great bird. What effect is this part of the story most likely to have on listeners or readers?

• They will feel impressed by the daughter’s selflessness and hopeful for her future.

• They will feel anger at Hiawatha’s decision and curiosity about where the daughter went.

• They will feel surprised by the sudden turn of events and anticipation that the daughter will return.

• They will feel sorrow over Hiawatha’s loss and wonder at the mysterious reasons for the daughter’s disappearance.