Why does Iktomi pray to Inyan, the great-grandfather at the beginning of "Iktomi's Blanket?"

He's hungry after the wolves ate his ducks

Why were charters successful at establishing settlements than England's earlier attempts at colonization?

they attracted wealthy merchants and noblemen eager to expand their wealth

Which of these is a theme of literature written by early colonists?

God will protect us and help us prosper

Which part of the plot reinforces the theme?

the resolution shows Iktomi's foolish lack of remorse for his actions

Which of Iktomi's actions is punished by the Great Spirit, and how does this reveal the theme?

Taking the blanket back shows that selfishness is wrong

Where can you find The Scarlet Letter?

On a Google doc in the Unit 1 folder

What does infrastructure mean?

the basic facilities and organizations a society needs to function

Which statement describes the early interactions between Jamestown and the Native American groups in the area?

started friendly but became hostile

Which of these are foundational documents in American History

The Declaration of Independance

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1
Which of these characters is similar to Iktomi in the Native American Trickster Tales?
Pocahontas
Buffalo Bill
Swiper
Captain Ahab
2
What purpose did Native American literature serve, besides entertainment?
recording the tribe's history
correspondence with other tribes
expressing the tribe's values
teaching basic skills
3
Which of the following are themes in Early American Literature
Loss of innocense/gaining knowledge
all of the above
The American Dream
God is on our side
4
Why does Iktomi pray to Inyan, the great-grandfather at the beginning of "Iktomi's Blanket?"
He's hungry after the wolves ate his ducks
He's cold because he gave his blanket away
He needs help with a plan to fool and kill the ducks
He's remorseful for foolishly telling the wolves about the ducks
5
Why were charters successful at establishing settlements than England's earlier attempts at colonization?
they restricted the number of people who could settle in an area
they established laws making the colonies easier to control
they required settlers to be financially well-off
they attracted wealthy merchants and noblemen eager to expand their wealth
6
Which of these is a theme of literature written by early colonists?
We are being punished for our beliefs
Our traditions will keep us strong
Life is easier with modern conveniences
God will protect us and help us prosper
7
Which part of the plot reinforces the theme?
the beginning presents Iktomi as a 'wayward child'
the resolution shows Iktomi's foolish lack of remorse for his actions
the rising action shows iktomi's lack of appreciation for the meat
the climax shows the vengeful nature of the Great Spirit
8
Which of Iktomi's actions is punished by the Great Spirit, and how does this reveal the theme?
Praying for food shows that laziness is wrong
Giving the worn blanket away shows that offerings should be with words, not
Cutting the choice cuts of meat shows that greediness is wrong
Taking the blanket back shows that selfishness is wrong
9
Where can you find The Scarlet Letter?
in Unit 4 in Canvas
You must purchase the book
On a Google doc in the Unit 1 folder
In the link for Unit 3 in the announcements
10
What does infrastructure mean?
prisons and cemeteries
the basic facilities and organizations a society needs to function
a fraternity house
the inside of a structure
11
Which statement describes the early interactions between Jamestown and the Native American groups in the area?
began hostile but treaties eased the tension
aggressive on both sides
started friendly but became hostile
mostly peaceful throughout Jamestown's history
12
What features are in every module in our ENG3A Canvas Lessons?
writing assignments
an intro and a review
research projects
poetry lessons
13
What skill will be the focus of this course?
play writing
reading skills
advanced literary analysis
journal writing
14
Which of these are foundational documents in American History
The Declaration of Independance
The New York Times
The Pickwick Papers
Of Mice and Men
15
What kind of infrastructure existed in American when the settlers arrived in the New World
old and broken
none
elaborate
modern
16
Which is a description of Puritan society?
strict, confining, unaccepting
easy going, welcoming, diverse
open, honest, forgiving
free, fun, fancy

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