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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ulgen become upset with Erlik?
(a) Erlik tried to emulate Ulgen's powers.
(b) Erlik didn't like the animanls Ulgen created.
(c) Erlik wouldn't worship Ulgen.
(d) Erlik wouldn't let Ulgen create more people.

2. In chapter 8, what is the Great Mother's name?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Mawu.
(c) Nana Buluku.
(d) Abomey.

3. What covered Karora as he slept?
(a) Ice and water.
(b) Soil, flowers and grass.
(c) Trees and rocks.
(d) Animals, plants and earth.

4. According to chapter 11, in the beginning there was only water and what?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Fish and sharks.
(c) Water animals.
(d) Birds.

5. How much mud did Turtle bring back with him?
(a) More than there was water on the earth.
(b) Enough to fill the raft.
(c) A bucket full.
(d) A small amount under his nails.

6. Where did Lisa live?
(a) The north.
(b) The east.
(c) The west.
(d) The south.

7. What did Ulgen order Maidere to come down from the mountain and create?
(a) Children.
(b) Animals.
(c) Women.
(d) Men.

8. Where is the myth of Earth Starter from?
(a) Chile.
(b) Colorado.
(c) California.
(d) Benin.

9. Who came to tempt the guard when Maidere left?
(a) Dog.
(b) Ulgen.
(c) Erlik.
(d) God.

10. What is the name of the first man made by the god?
(a) Kamonu.
(b) Nasilele.
(c) Nyambi.
(d) Mostaso.

11. What did Tijus-keha do to his brother's creations?
(a) He created twins for each of them.
(b) He beat them down to a smaller size.
(c) He banished them to the forests.
(d) He killed them.

12. Who was covered with green slime when Turtle returned?
(a) Earth Starter.
(b) Turtle.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Pehe-ipe.

13. Which brother won the duel?
(a) Tawis-kinga.
(b) Tijus-khan.
(c) Tawis-karong.
(d) Tijus-keha.

14. What sprang up over where the divine woman was buried?
(a) Water.
(b) Trees.
(c) Plants.
(d) Rocks.

15. What is the myth in chapter 12 called by the Lozi people of Zambia?
(a) The Treefell.
(b) The Earth-Diver.
(c) The Divine Myth.
(d) The Creation Story.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many trees did Ulgen create on earth?

2. In chapter 6, Where did Ulgen see the face of a man?

3. What instrument did Erlik play for the woman?

4. What is a Bandicoot?

5. How long was Turtle gone collecting earth?

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