John B

John B. Alexander High School- Loredo

ENGLISH 1302

The Iroquois Creation Story

1)Which of the following best describes the production of the text printed in The Norton Anthology of American Literature as "The Iroquois Creation

a.            Story"?

2.            According to the Iroquois, how many worlds initially existed?

3.            Who inhabited the lower world of the ancients?

4.            What is the role of the woman mentioned in the Iroquois Creation Story ?

5.            What animal helps the woman give birth?

6.            What happens to the mother once she has given birth to her twins?

7.            What does Enigorio, the good twin, use the create the sun?

8.            According to Enigorio, the good twin, what was the purpose of the stars?

9.            Which of the following does Enigohahetgea, the bad twin, NOT create?

10.          How does Enigori, the good twin, finally vanquish his brother, Enigonhahetgea?