Exploring the Fifth Sun Myth

What is the main theme of the Aztec myth "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be" by Lutu Delacre?

• The creation of the world

• The importance of sacrifice

• The power of nature

• The role of gods in human life

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CCSS.RL.4.10

In the story "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be," which character is known for their bravery?

• Tezcatlipoca

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Nanahuatzin

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What does the term "Herculean" mean as used in the context of mythology?

• Weak and fragile

• Extremely difficult and requiring great strength

• Quick and easy

• Mysterious and unknown

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CCSS.RL.4.4

Describe the setting of the myth "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be" using details from the text.

• A modern city with tall buildings

• A mystical land with ancient temples

• A dense forest with wild animals

• A desert with endless sand dunes

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the significance of the sun in the Aztec myth "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be"?

• It represents the end of time

• It symbolizes life and renewal

• It is a sign of destruction

• It marks the beginning of winter

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CCSS.RL.4.10

Which word best describes the character Tezcatlipoca in the myth?

• Generous

• Deceptive

• Kind

• Lazy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What inference can be made about the gods in the myth "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be"?

• They are indifferent to human affairs

• They are powerful and influential

• They are weak and powerless

• They are afraid of humans

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Identify a phrase from the myth that alludes to a significant event in mythology.

• "The sun rose in the east"

• "A Herculean task lay ahead"

• "The river flowed gently"

• "The stars twinkled in the night sky"

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What role does sacrifice play in the myth "How the Fifth Sun Came to Be"?

• It is seen as unnecessary

• It is a central theme for creation

• It is avoided by the gods

• It is a punishment for humans

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CCSS.RL.4.10

Which character in the myth is associated with wisdom and knowledge?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Nanahuatzin

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CCSS.RL.4.3