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What is a cull?
Thinning out the herd for the betterment of the group
In "The Cull", What does Orlando think will happen to him?
He thinks he is going to be left on his own to survive away from the group. (Essentially kicked out)
In "The Cull", what actually happens to Orlando?
He is executed and buried by the doctor.
In "The Cull", what is the doctor?
A robot
How does the story of "Coyote and the Buffalo" reflect the relationship between Native American tribes and the natural world?
It emphasizes the deep respect and connection Native Americans had with nature.
What role does the buffalo play in the story?
Antagonist that is trying to harm Coyote
____ are stories that are passed down from generation to generation; no fixed versions because the storyteller changes over time.
Oral Traditions
In "Tip of the Spear", why does Archos feel sorry for Professor Wasserman?
Humans want to know everything, but they are not able to understand much.
What is one reason Professor Wasserman has decided to kill Archos?
Archos has become too powerful too fast and seems to want to end humanity.
What is Archos?
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Computer
What lesson or moral can be derived from the story Coyote and the Buffalo?
It is important to respect and understand the natural world.
Give one characteristic of Science Fiction
Technology, set in the future, space travel, etc.
The first science fiction story is
Frankenstein
Give one characteristic of Native American Literature
Varies
Come up to the board and draw out the plot diagram of "Tip of the Spear"
Which character archetype does the coyote from the story Coyote and the Buffalo best fit?
Trickster
