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Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures Answers

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Both "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” feature

A
a bird.
B
the gods.
C
the weather.
D
a wife.
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Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”The men were hungry and thirsty, but there was no food on the large sandy beach, and the salt water just made them thirstier. Determined to take care of the men he had found, Raven flew to find them provisions. When he returned, he gave them almost everything they would ever need.Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth. So Raven, wise and determined, searched the earth and sea until he found a group of women trapped inside a chiton. He brought them to the men. The two groups of humans fit well together, and Raven became very protective of his people.

A
were centered around their physical needs.
B
encompassed physical and emotional needs.
C
were centered around caring for the ocean.
D
encompassed caring for Raven and the ocean.
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.

A
light flooded into the world
B
the first humans
C
were warmly received
D
their new home
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For a reader to contrast two or more things, the reader must consider how they are

A
alike
B
different
C
similar
D
comparable
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What is one way that "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” contrasts with "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida”?

A
The Maori myth features courage, but the Haida myth does not.
B
The Maori myth features community, but the Haida myth does not.
C
The Maori myth features the gods, but the Haida myth does not.
D
The Maori myth features deception, but the Haida myth does not.
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Based on the conclusion of "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can infer that the Haida

A
were lacking in basic necessities.
B
had plenty of food and water available.
C
relied mainly on the ocean for provisions.
D
waited for the Raven to feed them daily.
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A
actions
B
inferences
C
mythologies
D
values
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Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?

A
“We should kill our parents,” he suggested, for he was the god of war. “It will be difficult, but it is the only way we can truly be free!”
B
“We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”
C
“The Sky Father will watch us from above, while the Earth Mother nourishes us from below.”
D
“It is impossible!” cried Tû. “We should kill them. There is no other way to be free.”
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In "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another?

A
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner.
B
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a sarcastic manner.
C
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in an over-the-top manner.
D
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a humorous manner.

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