Question 1

Which statement best expresses First Woman’s relationship with the First People?

Accepted Answer

She is focused on bringing new types of light to her people.

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She believes her people should be happy with the light they have.

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She hopes her people will not become discouraged.

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She is frustrated that her efforts are not appreciated by her people.

Question 2

Which phrase best supports the meaning of “illuminate” as used in paragraph 1?

Accepted Answer

They would give more light.

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They flicker on and off.

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Too far away to bring heat.

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The people brought her a slab of quartz.

Question 3

How does the narrator mainly develop the character of First Woman?

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By describing her actions.

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By showing her working with First Man.

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By sharing her thoughts.

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By referring to her visit to Fire Mountain.

Question 4

Which sentence best represents the turning point in the story?

Accepted Answer

Eventually, First Woman had an idea for a different way to send light to Earth.

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On the rim, they placed bird feathers to fly it through the sky.

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Once the Sun and the Moon were following their paths through the sky, the people returned to where First Woman had carved the wheels.

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At that moment, two ancient, wise men stepped forward and offered to help.

Question 5

Which detail best expresses a theme of being determined?

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It took a lot of hard work and a lot of help.

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So First Woman sent Glowworm, Fox Fire, Lightning Beetle, and Firefly to the four corners.

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She consulted Fire Man on his glowing mountain.

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They worked with their flint knives, chisels, and stone hammers to shape the stars.

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