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"Twelfth Song of the Thunder" Quiz

Quiz by Mrs. Stahl

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  • Q1
    The voice that beautifies the land! The voice above, The voice of the thunder Within the dark cloud Again and again it sounds, The voice that beautifies the land. How do the repeated words in this stanza affect the song?
    The repeated words explain how thunder comes into being.
    The repeated words make it clear that these are the lyrics for a song.
    The repeated words stress the connection between the singer and listener.
    The repeated words put the focus on the main idea of the stanza.
    60s
  • Q2
    The voice that beautifies the land! The voice above, The voice of the thunder Within the dark cloud Again and again it sounds, The voice that beautifies the land. Which message does the repetition in the stanza make clear?
    The thundering sounds of the storms are everywhere and can make nature a dangerous place.
    The sound of the thunder up above, crashing repeatedly, makes the natural landscape beautiful.
    The crashing of the thunder as it rolls over the land is everywhere and makes the people nervous.
    Some thunder is coming over the landscape, but it appears that it will only be temporary.
    60s
  • Q3
    The voice that beautifies the land! The voice below, The voice of the grasshopper Among the plants Again and again it sounds, The voice that beautifies the land. Which message does the repetition in the stanza make clear?
    The sound of the grasshopper can sometimes mean trouble.
    The sound of the grasshopper is difficult for some people to hear.
    The sound of the grasshopper makes the landscape more wonderous.
    The sound of the grasshopper indicates that it enjoys eating plants.
    60s
  • Q4
    In songs and poetry, the primary function of repetition is
    to provide more specific details.
    to give the piece a purpose.
    to emphasize on the important ideas.
    to follow a specific pattern.
    60s
  • Q5
    The voice that beautifies the land! The voice below; The voice of the grasshopper Among the plants Again and again it sounds, The voice that beautifies the land. Which phrase creates rhythm in the song?
    Among the plants
    The voice that beautifies . . .
    . . . of the grasshopper
    . . . it sounds
    60s
  • Q6
    What element is the focus of the song “Twelfth Song of Thunder”?
    the thunder
    the grasshopper
    the voice
    the land
    60s
  • Q7
    According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, which of the following reasons is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”?
    to welcome visitors and travelers
    to ask the gods for wealth and material items
    to heal the sick people within the community
    to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature
    60s
  • Q8
    Read the following stanza from “Twelfth Song of Thunder.” The voice that beautifies the land! The voice above, The voice of the thunder Within the dark cloud Again and again it sounds, The voice that beautifies the land. Which choice supports the idea that the song is a chant?
    the use of the words “voice” and “sounds” that are supposed to remind the audience of chanting
    the element of thunder that echoes throughout the entire stanza of this song
    the repetition of the word “voice” and the line “The voice that beautifies the land”
    the images of nature and the land as the Navajo people of the time would have seen it
    60s
  • Q9
    Based on the observations Natalie Curtis made about the Navajo people and their songs, which of the following best describes why the songs were performed?
    on long journeys through the Arizona deserts to keep their minds alert and boost their energy
    late at night to entertain themselves and any foreign visitors that had come to their camps
    as parts of ceremonies and often to ask for peace and blessings to protect against evil
    during the long winter months when they were cold and the land was not suitable for farming
    60s
  • Q10
    Based on the observations Natalie Curtis made about the Navajo people and their songs, which idea best describes how the singers performed the songs?
    The songs were performed with loud voices and wild gestures that would emphasize the main ideas of the songs.
    The songs were performed with large groups of men who would make changes to the songs each time they were sung.
    The songs were performed with an open scroll on the singers’ laps, from which they read all the words as written.
    The songs were performed with the singers’ eyes closed so they could focus on the words and preserve every detail.
    60s
  • Q11
    According to the observations made by Washington Matthews, the reciting of a song like “Twelfth Song of Thunder” often gave the Navajo people
    the occasion to have a celebration during difficult times.
    the guarantee of a rich and plentiful harvest in the spring
    the chance to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
    the opportunity to discuss their spiritual beliefs with others.
    60s
  • Q12
    Natalie Curtis made a number of observations about the Navajo and their songs. According to these observations, songs like “Twelfth Song of Thunder” were
    never written down by the Navajo ancestors.
    constantly changing pieces of literature.
    given to the Navajo people by the gods.
    passed on to the Navajo by the Apache people.
    60s
  • Q13
    The idea that the voice in “Twelfth Song of Thunder” seems to be all around suggests that the Navajo
    have too many puddles of rainwater on their land.
    have the ability to communicate with grasshoppers and other animals.
    feel a connection to the entire natural world.
    are unappreciative of the connection between all living things.
    60s
  • Q14
    The idea that both the thunder above and the grasshopper below beautify the land in “Twelfth Song of Thunder” suggests that the Navajo
    think the thunder is more important than the grasshopper.
    feel separated from all the creatures of the world.
    live in the dry deserts where there is no thunder or insects.
    appreciate the connection between all living things.
    60s
  • Q15
    Based on the song, “Twelfth Song of Thunder,” the Navajo culture most likely believes that
    nature is a dangerous enemy.
    all living things are disconnected.
    beauty comes from nature.
    life in the city is better.
    60s

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