Comparing Themes and Events Across Cultures Practice Test
•8 QuestionsRead Story 1 and Story 2, then compare the lesson in each culture’s trickster tale.
Story 1 (Native American—Coyote tale): Coyote loved playing tricks on the other animals. One day he lied about danger just to steal Rabbit’s lunch. The animals grew tired of his behavior and stopped trusting him. Later, hunters chased Coyote, and he cried for help. No one believed him at first, and he barely escaped alone. Coyote learned that lies can ruin trust.
Story 2 (West African folktale): Anansi pretended to be sick so others would bring him food. He ate a lot while his neighbors worked hard. When a real drought came, Anansi asked for help. The animals remembered his tricks and refused to share. Anansi went hungry and felt ashamed. He learned that tricking friends can bring sad results.
Read Story 1 and Story 2, then compare the lesson in each culture’s trickster tale.
Story 1 (Native American—Coyote tale): Coyote loved playing tricks on the other animals. One day he lied about danger just to steal Rabbit’s lunch. The animals grew tired of his behavior and stopped trusting him. Later, hunters chased Coyote, and he cried for help. No one believed him at first, and he barely escaped alone. Coyote learned that lies can ruin trust.
Story 2 (West African folktale): Anansi pretended to be sick so others would bring him food. He ate a lot while his neighbors worked hard. When a real drought came, Anansi asked for help. The animals remembered his tricks and refused to share. Anansi went hungry and felt ashamed. He learned that tricking friends can bring sad results.