AnswersCommon Core ELA 9 - ELA3009 A-ICCompare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures

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Based on a comparison of the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” if the Maori and the Haida people decided to create a myth together, what would most likely be the value expressed?

A
the need for freedom
B
the importance of family
C
the advantage of cleverness
D
the significance of individuality
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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 baby toward the daughter.
B
the Sky Chief toward Raven.
C
Raven toward the Sky Chief.
D
the daughter toward the baby.
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.

A
light flooded into the world
B
the first humans
C
were warmly received
D
their new home
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Both "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” feature

A
a bird.
B
the gods.
C
the weather.
D
a wife.
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”In his anger, Tû chopped down the forests to find Tâne and threw him into a basket. Next, Tû searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, Tû made nets to capture Tangora’s fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû’s descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth.

A
The Maori feel in control of their land.
B
The Maori feel overwhelmed by their land.
C
The Maori feel afraid of their land.
D
The Maori feel deep affection for their land.
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Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”The men were hungry and thirsty, but there was no food on the large sandy beach, and the salt water just made them thirstier. Determined to take care of the men he had found, Raven flew to find them provisions. When he returned, he gave them almost everything they would ever need.Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth. So Raven, wise and determined, searched the earth and sea until he found a group of women trapped inside a chiton. He brought them to the men. The two groups of humans fit well together, and Raven became very protective of his people.

A
were centered around their physical needs.
B
encompassed physical and emotional needs.
C
were centered around caring for the ocean.
D
encompassed caring for Raven and the ocean.
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To understand the values expressed in a myth, what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Select four options.

A
actions
B
clothing
C
conflict
D
diet
E
motivations
F
resolution
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A
actions
B
inferences
C
mythologies
D
values
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A
myths
B
resolutions
C
settings
D
values
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In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate?

A
As Tû's descendants, the Maori can conquer anything.
B
As Tû's descendants, the Maori must attack nature.
C
Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.
D
Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori regularly have to hunt for him.
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What is the mass of the light bulb?

A
425.6 g
B
204.6 g
C
240.56 g
D
245.64 g
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A goal does not need to be realistic. If you can imagine it happening, you can make it happen.

A
T
B
F
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The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility.

A
T
B
F
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What is the mass of the light bulb and paperclips together?

A
250.1 g
B
246.0 g
C
251.0 g
D
205.10 g
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Julian didn't know low grades could keep him off the football team. He failed to

A
Locate resources
B
Identify obstacles
C
Create a timeline
D
Write down the goal
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Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.

A
T
B
F
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Scientists use significant figures in order to provide precise measurements in recorded data. Diagram by Explore Learning Which measurement would not be possible to obtain from the triple beam balance shown?

Question illustration
A
558.6 g
B
463.455 g
C
2.4 g
D
100.0 g
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Goals are nice to have, but not necessary.

A
T
B
F
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It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________.

A
body composition
B
an individual's height-weight ratio
C
cardiorespiratory fitness levels
D
an individual's height
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‘To get a scholarship’ is not an achievable goal.

A
T
B
F

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