10th Grade Week 4 Quiz S25

Why do many fairy tales and myths contain archetypal narrative patterns?

• the stories were all written by the same author

• patterns made the stories easier to remember and tell

• early storytellers were controlled by powerful rulers

• early storytellers had little imagination

What task are both Psyche and Ashputtle given?

• sorting lentils

• gathering wool

• planting a tree

• cleaning the house

In "Ashputtle," which is NOT an aspect of the stepsisters' just end?

• their mother marries a wealthy man

• their feet are damged

• they do not get to marry the prince

• they get their eyes pecked out

Sassouma Berete is happy when she sees what?

• A young child who can't speak or walk.

• Her son succeeding at life.

• Her family getting along.

• Her husband coming home from hunting.

What convinced Sundiata to start walking?

• He was being made fun of.

• His mother was crying.

• He was hungry.

• He wanted to leave the village.

"God has his mysteries which none can fathom. You, perhaps, will be a king. You can do nothing about it. You, on the other hand, will be unlucky, but you can do nothing about that either. Each man finds his way already marked out for him and he can change nothing of it." What is the main idea of this message?

• Everyone can be a king.

• Individual choices determine one's life path.

• God is mysterious.

• Lives are dictated by fate.

What is the name of Sundiata's mother?

• Kankan Musa

• Mansa Musa

• Niani

• Sogolon Kedjou

What was unique about Sogolon's son's physical abilities at the age of three?

• He could walk and talk like other children his age.

• He still crawled on all-fours and was unable to walk.

• He was able to run faster than other children.

• He could speak clearly and eloquently.

What assurance did the blacksmith give to Naré Maghan regarding his son?

• His son would be quick and impatient.

• His son would be slow but eventually grow strong.

• His son would be a great leader.

• His son would inherit the kingdom.

How did Sassouma Bérété treat Mari Djata's mother?

• She was kind and helpful.

• She ignored her completely.

• She persecuted her.

• She offered her a position at the palace.