Raven and the Coming of Daylight Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the main idea of the story?

The capture of daylight in the cedar box.

The release of daylight over the earth. (correct)

The meeting of birds and animals upon Meeting Hill.

The removal of the thorn from the Raven's foot.

What natural event is the writer trying to explain in this story?

The formation of clouds.

The origin of daylight. (correct)

The rising of the moon.

The movement of the stars.

What is the significance of myths in ancient cultures?

They were used to glorify rulers.

They were used to record historical events.

They were used to entertain people.

They were used to explain natural phenomena. (correct)

What storytelling technique is used in the story?

Mythological storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Raven in the story?

Raven is the custodian of daylight. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the cedar box in the story?

It is a container of daylight. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mythological story suggest about the relationship between humans and nature?

Humans are dependent on nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of the mythological creatures in the story?

They are used to explain natural phenomena. Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of the earth before the coming of daylight?

It was dark and old like a winter's night Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Custodian of Daylight in the story?

Gull Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the meeting of the People upon Meeting Hill?

To discuss the need for traveling to their half-homes in the south Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the lack of light on Robin's breast?

It was bleached of color Signup and view all the answers

Why did Raven wish for Gull to step on a large thorn?

To make Gull listen to the People's need for light Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial outcome of Gull opening the cedar box?

A shaft of light no brighter than a single star was visible Signup and view all the answers

What was Raven's intention when he pretended not to see the thorn?

To push the thorn deeper into Gull's foot Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the coming of daylight in the story?

It symbolized the beginning of a new era Signup and view all the answers

What did the Country Mouse set before his guest as a dish?

A reserve of delicate grey peas and meat Signup and view all the answers

What was the Town Mouse's impression of the Country Mouse's home?

He considered it a nasty, dirty, melancholy hole Signup and view all the answers

What did the Country Mouse nibble on to keep his guest company?

A piece of wheaten straw Signup and view all the answers

What did the Town Mouse use to persuade the Country Mouse to come to the city?

He appealed to his sense of adventure and the importance of living in the moment Signup and view all the answers

What did the Country Mouse and the Town Mouse find in the great house they snuck into?

Several titbits hidden under the seat of a window Signup and view all the answers

What was the occasion for the extraordinary entertainment at the great house?

The previous day's event is not specified Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Town Mouse's persuasive arguments?

The Country Mouse resolved to go to the city that night Signup and view all the answers

What did the Country Mouse and the Town Mouse plan to do after arriving in the city?

They planned to sneak in after the close of the evening Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Raven and the Coming of Daylight

The story is about the release of daylight over the earth, which was previously locked in a cedar box by Gull, the Custodian of Daylight.
Gull felt important being the custodian and refused to let daylight out, despite the People's need for light.
Raven, who was pleading with Gull to release daylight, thought of a plan to trick Gull into opening the box.

The Meeting on Meeting Hill

The People, including Owl and Robin, gathered on Meeting Hill to discuss their problems in the dark.
Gull attended the meeting but refused to listen to Raven's pleas to release daylight.
Raven thought to himself, "I wish this Gull would step on a large thorn."

The Thorn Incident

Gull cried out in pain after stepping on a thorn, and Raven offered to remove it.
Raven pretended to remove the thorn but instead pushed it in deeper, causing Gull to scream in pain.
Gull, in agony, opened the cedar box a crack, letting out a shaft of light.

The Release of Daylight

Raven shouted for more light, and Gull, still in pain, opened the box further, releasing daylight over the earth.
Daylight was never to be recaptured, and Gull called out sadly to it to return to its hiding place beneath his wing.

Definition of a Myth

A myth is an ancient story containing magical and religious ideas.
It describes an early attempt of mankind to understand their surroundings and to give meaning to life.

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This quiz is based on a story about Raven and Gull, where Raven pushes a thorn into Gull's foot, releasing a bright light and warmth into the world. The story seems to be a mythological or fantasy tale.