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Final Exam 2019 Lit 8 Oral Tradition, PTI, Brown Girl
Final Exam 2019 Lit 8 Oral Tradition, PTI, Brown Girl
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Final Exam, Literature 8 H: OT, PTI, BGD
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1
What is the definition of Oral Tradition?
None of the above
Body of popular myths & beliefs about a group of people.
Both A and B
Traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community.
2
The creations in this myth tell you that Iroquois culture
don't believe in creation
bases its rituals on deer meat
wishes more medicines were made
believes in a balance in nature
3
Folktales have a _____________ theme that makes their lesson applicable to all generations.
narrow
universal
widely known
always changing
4
One geographic feature explained in the myth is The Great Stone Bridge
True
False
5
The theme of
Part Time Indian
is that an ideal life awaits everyone
relates to the journey of identity and breaking stereotypes
relates to coping with hardship and letting go of family
is to know that friendship is more important than family
6
"the trickster" (such as Coyote) is an example of:
a pun
a cyclical element
an archetype
a mythological creature
7
“Coyote Finishes His Work” is an example of a(n)
Iroquois folk tale
none of the above are right
Nez Perce Creation Myth
A Native American legend
8
Why does Woodson ignore conventions or include line spaces?
because memories flow freely and have gaps
all of these are true
all thoughts/memories are held in equal value
shows her need for freedom-something she wanted at the time
9
What event breaks Rowdy and Junior's friendship?
Junior leaving to go to a new high school
The death of Mary.
Junior getting jumped by the Andrus brothers
Junior finding a new friendship w/Penelope
10
What does the story of Loo-Wit explain?
Why brothers fight
Why gods punish humans
The creation of land formations in the Northwest
How fire was created in the Northwest
11
The disguised trap might symbolize
dishonesty
laziness
carelessness
foolishness
12
What type of Oral Tradition is comprised of fables and even urban legends?
folktales
legends
fairytales
myths
13
Which type of Oral Tradition is more closely related to the facts?
fairytale
fable
legend
myth
14
What poem does Woodson include in her book?
"A Dream Deferred" - one of the story's lessons
"Dreams" - one of the story's motifs
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" - to show things always change
"I Too, Sing" - to show she has a voice, too
15
Which is NOT a common element of myths?
archetypes
land is respected; honored
irony
the error of human ways is shown
16
The hunting trip might symbolize the
difficulties of living with a disability
wisdom of a blind person
search for what truly matters in life
human struggle to control nature
17
Why does the man go to the Great Tree at the beginning of "The World on Turtle's Back?"
His wife wants some flowers
The tree has been growing forever
He wants to make his wife happy
He wants to connect with nature
18
How does the farmer hide his mother in "The Wise Old Woman"?
He digs a hole in the floor of the kitchen and makes a room.
He sends her to another relative's house
He fixes a room in the house and makes sure she is quiet
19
A myth is a story based on _________ or __________.
symbols; facts
originations; spirits
tradition; legend
religion; culture
20
Woodson learns to live righteously by:
becoming Muslim like her uncle
working as Jehovah's witness
being confident
learning to understand the depth of her dad's personality
21
What is wrong with Junior in
Part Time Indian?
He has a falling out w/Rowdy & it bothers him.
All of the answers here are true.
He wants to leave his reservation.
He has health issues.
22
One of the most meaningful things in Junior's life is (check all that apply)
the fact that he can play basketball well.
the fact that he forges a friendship with Penelope.
the fact that he can draw.
Rowdy's friendship.
23
What does the story of Loo-wit ULTIMATELY teach us?
That hope exists
To keep the peace
To not mess with Mother Nature
To honor your elders
24
You can conclude that the young man gives the colorful bird to the blind man because he wants
to show his generosity
to restore their friendship
to avoid an argument
to please his new wife
25
What is the theme in "A Blind Man Catches a Bird"?
real friendship is based on respect and fairness
People cheat others because it makes them feel smart
hunting is a good way to learn about animal behavior
people should rely more on their hearing than on their sight
26
The right-handed twin is angry because the left-handed twin
kills their mother
creates more animals
is a better archer
is his mother’s favorite
27
Junior does not get along with his parents because they are alcoholics.
TRUE
FALSE
28
The right-handed twin takes control of
night
Sky world
mother nature
day
29
The most common type of point of view in folktales is first person.
False
True
30
When the woman falls from the Sky-World, the birds’ actions show that animals
do not care about humans
are a symbol of the evil twin to come
do not matter to the plot of the story
are connecterd to humans
31
How do "The Old Grandfather & His Little Grandson" and "The Wise Old Woman" relate?
They both teach that we must treat our elders with respect.
They both have very wise elderly people.
They teach we must forget our elders even exist.
32
What is the most common type of point of view in folktales?
second person
third person narrative
first person
none of the above
33
How does "The Wise Old Woman" express the universal theme of family love?
When he risks punishment to protect his mother
When the son disagrees gently with his mother's wisdom
When he tells the young lord that the decree is wrong
When the son takes credit for the solutions to the problems
34
Woodson encountered all along her journey to find her identity EXCEPT
being a Jehovah's witness
racism
a speech impediment
death
35
Which is NOT a motif in
Brown Girl Dreaming
?
family
memories
words
graffiti
36
What is an archetype?
a type of archeology
a type of setting
a type of character
an ideal upon which others are based
37
What are some words used to describe the plot in a folktale?
descriptive, detailed
dynamic, intricate, complicated
none of the above
flat, simple
38
Which is not a setting for
Brown Girl Dreaming?
Virginia
Ohio
New York
South Carolina
39
Which event or leader is not from this story's era?
Ronald Reagan
Segregation
Civil Rights Movement
Malcolm X
40
In folktales, characters are flat; they don't change a lot.
True
False
41
What does Loo-wit ask for?
To be turned into Mount St. Helens
To be beautiful
A way to help the brothers
To live forever
42
Some types of oral tradition stories include all EXCEPT
Horror stories
Mythology
Native American Folklore
Legends
