AnswersCMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERYCompare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures

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Evidence in the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” shows that the Maori and Haida cultures are more

A
different than similar because they live in different parts of the world.
B
similar than different because they have important values in common.
C
different than similar because they have such different origins.
D
similar than different because they both are controlled by their gods.
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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 deception, but the Haida myth does not.
B
The Maori myth features courage, but the Haida myth does not.
C
The Maori myth features community, but the Haida myth does not.
D
The Maori myth features the gods, 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
had plenty of food and water available.
B
relied mainly on the ocean for provisions.
C
waited for the Raven to feed them daily.
D
were lacking in basic necessities.
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From reading "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can tell that the Haida people value family due to the actions of

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

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