GA-CCGPS English Language Arts 9 ACR quizes for Unit Test 1
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
These cattle are sacred, because they
... [Show More] are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai.
Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them.
What is the purpose of this passage? - Answer-to explain why the culture honors cattle
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
Neighboring hunters from the Kamba were jealous of Neiterkob's special relationship
with Enkai and the gift of our cattle. Out of vengeance, they hewed the fig tree into little
pieces. It was heartbreaking to lose this strong bond with the sky god, but as long as we
still have our cattle, we can still feel the joy of being connected to Enkai.
Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding
cattle down in the plains. It's not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God,
providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them
that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers.
Which sentence contains the most elements of a final summary? - Answer-Now Enkai
lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in
the plains
A traditional story that explains a belief system, a natural phenomenon, or a world view
of a group of people is called a . - Answer-myth
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding
cattle down in the plains. It's not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God,
providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them
that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers.
The main purpose of the passage is to illustrate the relationship between the Maasai
and - Answer-their god.
Read the summary of the section of "The Beginnings of the Maasai," where the volcanic
eruption and its results are described.
As a result of a volcanic eruption, Enkai and the cattle were thrown into the sky. Enkai
wanted to save his cattle. He grew a tree that bridged the sky and the earth. The cattle
walked down the tree to Neiterkob. Neiterkob and the Maasai tribe took over caring for
the cattle.
Why does the summary need to be revised? - Answer-The summary lacks transitions
that connect ideas.
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female.
The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our
behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and
blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry,
though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows
incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to
keep Enkai happy.
Which information from this passage about Enkai is most important to include in a
summary of the overall story? - Answer-The tribe's relationship with Enkai is crucial to
them
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
Neiterkob was confused at first. It was one thing for an eruption to send cows flying up
into the sky, but it was another problem entirely to get them down to earth again. The
wise god knew how to solve the problem. Enkai grew a giant fig tree out on the plains.
The tree grew rapidly, and its branches grew so high that they reached up into the
heavens. One by one, Enkai sent the cattle walking down branches of the fig tree, all
the way down to the roots at the ground. My father and our people accepted the cattle
and began to herd them with the sticks that Enkai had given us. Now, the rest of the
tribe calls my father the "Beginner of the Earth" because he mediates between Enkai
and our tribe, just as he did when the cattle returned from the sky.
What does the passage explain? - Answer-a people's culture
Myths often function as a connection to , ..............or the customs and beliefs of a group
of people. - Answer-culture
Which best summarizes the resolution of the conflict at the end of "The Beginnings of
the Maasai"? - Answer-Although the Kamba chopped down the fig tree, the Maasai tribe
are still connected with Enkai through their cattle.
Read the conclusion about "The Beginnings of the Maasai," and then answer the
question.
One purpose of "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is to explain the weather.
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