Introduction to Mythology

Question 1

What does the myth attempt to explain? Select four options.why the Maasai herd cattlewhy there is rain and droughtwhy caring for cattle can be troublesomewhy a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plainshow the Maasai interact with naturewhat the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans

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why the Maasai herd cattle; why there is rain and drought; how the Maasai interact with nature; what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans

Question 2

What did you include in your summary? Check all that apply.

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details from the beginning, including the characters and conflicts

Question 3

Who is the central character introduced in the beginning of the myth?

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✔ the father of the Maasai; the father of the Maasai; A volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.; The cows are starving, so they must be returned to the earth.; The Maasai are given the gift of cattle.

Question 4

✔ A volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.Neiterkob must figure out how to control the herd of cattle.Neiterkob cannot figure out how to grow a fig tree that will reach the heavens.

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✔ A volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.

Question 5

The three sons must figure out how to control the weather.✔ The cows are starving, so they must be returned to the earth.Children become stuck after climbing a tree to see the cows.

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✔ The cows are starving, so they must be returned to the earth.

Question 6

✔ The Maasai are given the gift of cattle.The Maasai gain the ability to control weather.The Maasai are given godly powers.

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✔ The Maasai are given the gift of cattle.

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