Introduction to Mythology

Question 1

Which mythical features are present in "The Beginning of the Maasai”? Select four options.cows flying through the air among the dusty cloudsa giant tree connecting the earth and the skya volcano eruptingthe narrator climbing a fig tree as a young girlthe cattle walking down the branches of the fig treethe narrator being the granddaughter of a god

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cows flying through the air among the dusty clouds; a giant tree connecting the earth and the sky; the cattle walking down the branches of the fig tree; the narrator being the granddaughter of a god

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; 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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