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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Syllogism.
(c) Idiom.
(d) Allegory.

2. What is defined as a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form?
(a) Creationism.
(b) Myth.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Custom.

3. Smallpox was responsible for how many estimated deaths during the 20th century?
(a) 600-800 million.
(b) 100-300 million.
(c) 300-500 million.
(d) 100-200 million.

4. In the Iroquois creation story of John Norton's in Chapter 1, who kills the daughter of the "Great Spirit" in childbirth by trying to exit the womb from "the side"?
(a) Tawiskaron.
(b) Kasihtas.
(c) Teyoninhokovrawen.
(d) Teharonghyawago.

5. What refers to the crime of falsely making or altering a writing by which the legal rights or obligations of another person are apparently affected?
(a) Larceny.
(b) Forgery.
(c) Allimony.
(d) Bribery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What act among Indian tribes was a crucial part of any diplomatic efforts, as it symbolized friendship and sincerity?

2. The French and Indian War began in what year?

3. In the Iroquois creation story of John Norton's in Chapter 1, an image of the earth is described as sitting on the back of what?

4. Where was Eleazar Wheelock born?

5. Joseph Mittark was accused of illegitimately selling the lands of his people to the governor of what state?

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