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The Sacrifice of the Rainbow Bird - A tale from the Lenni Lenape - by John M. Burt, 2021 1. Why are the humans and creatures suffering?(1 point) Responses There is no shelter for the animals. There is no shelter for the animals. The summer is never-ending. The summer is never-ending. The winter is long and hard. The winter is long and hard. There is no food to eat. There is no food to eat. Question 2 2. Rainbow Bird offers to _____________.(1 point) Responses figure out how to stop the winter. figure out how to stop the winter. figure out where North Wind lives. figure out where North Wind lives. ask North Wind to stop blowing snow. ask North Wind to stop blowing snow. lead a meeting with the animals and humans. lead a meeting with the animals and humans. Question 3 3. North Wind cannot stop blowing because _______.(1 point) Responses he enjoys making the creatures cold and unhappy. he enjoys making the creatures cold and unhappy. he does not care about the creatures. he does not care about the creatures. he loves the winter. he loves the winter. he is doing his job. he is doing his job. Question 4 4. Why does Snow Maker not help Rainbow Bird?(1 point) Responses She does not want to help. She does not want to help. She must keep doing her job. She must keep doing her job. She does not know how to help. She does not know how to help. She must make as much snow as possible. She must make as much snow as possible. Question 5 5. What does the Supreme Being do when Rainbow Bird asks for help?(1 point) Responses He refuses. He refuses. He stops the snow and wind. He stops the snow and wind. He creates a new thing called fire. He creates a new thing called fire. He teaches humans how to make fire. He teaches humans how to make fire. Question 6 6. At the end of the story, Rainbow Bird ______________.(1 point) Responses helps the people. helps the people. hurts the people. hurts the people. stops the snow. stops the snow. creates fire. creates fire. Question 7 7. Which detail from the text best explains why no one besides Rainbow Bird volunteered to speak with North Wind?(1 point) Responses "In those days, the world was having its first terrible winter, and everyone was suffering." (Paragraph 2) "In those days, the world was having its first terrible winter, and everyone was suffering." (Paragraph 2) "'Winter is killing us,' he said." (Paragraph 6) "'Winter is killing us,' he said." (Paragraph 6) "Everyone knew that the house of North Wind was impossibly far away, and the trip would be terribly dangerous." (Paragraph 7) "Everyone knew that the house of North Wind was impossibly far away, and the trip would be terribly dangerous." (Paragraph 7) "North Wind was pleased to see Rainbow Bird and invited him in right away." (Paragraph 13) "North Wind was pleased to see Rainbow Bird and invited him in right away." (Paragraph 13) Question 8 8. Which best describes the conversation between Snow Maker and Rainbow Bird? (Paragraphs 17-19)(1 point) Responses Snow Maker is not concerned about the humans' problem. Snow Maker is not concerned about the humans' problem. Snow Maker is grateful that Rainbow Bird interrupts her work. Snow Maker is grateful that Rainbow Bird interrupts her work. Rainbow bird is rude to Snow Maker because she does not help. Rainbow bird is rude to Snow Maker because she does not help. Rainbow Bird is excited that Snow Maker will fix the humans' problem. Rainbow Bird is excited that Snow Maker will fix the humans' problem. Question 9 9. When Rainbow Bird's feathers "droop" in paragraph 23, it can be inferred that Rainbow bird feels ___(1 point) Responses excited excited frustrated frustrated saddened saddened tired tired Question 10 10. The theme of this story is that it takes courage to do important things. Tell at least 2 actions of the crow in the story that made him a hero.(2 points)

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Here are the answers to the questions based on "The Sacrifice of the Rainbow Bird" by John M. Burt:

  1. Why are the humans and creatures suffering?
    Response: The winter is long and hard.

  2. Rainbow Bird offers to _____________.
    Response: figure out where North Wind lives.

  3. North Wind cannot stop blowing because _______.
    Response: he is doing his job.

  4. Why does Snow Maker not help Rainbow Bird?
    Response: She must keep doing her job.

  5. What does the Supreme Being do when Rainbow Bird asks for help?
    Response: He creates a new thing called fire.

  6. At the end of the story, Rainbow Bird ______________.
    Response: helps the people.

  7. Which detail from the text best explains why no one besides Rainbow Bird volunteered to speak with North Wind?
    Response: "Everyone knew that the house of North Wind was impossibly far away, and the trip would be terribly dangerous." (Paragraph 7)

  8. Which best describes the conversation between Snow Maker and Rainbow Bird? (Paragraphs 17-19)
    Response: Snow Maker is not concerned about the humans' problem.

  9. When Rainbow Bird's feathers "droop" in paragraph 23, it can be inferred that Rainbow Bird feels ___
    Response: saddened.

  10. The theme of this story is that it takes courage to do important things. Tell at least 2 actions of the crow in the story that made him a hero.
    Response:

  • Rainbow Bird courageously volunteers to speak with North Wind despite the dangers of the journey.
  • He continues to seek help and ultimately sacrifices himself to bring about an end to the harsh winter, showing his bravery and selflessness for the sake of the other creatures and humans.

Feel free to adjust any answers or incorporate specific examples from the story as needed!