Question 1

Myths are true stories because they _______________________.

Accepted Answer

Myths, while not necessarily true in the factual or historical sense, often embody the principles, values, and beliefs of individuals and societies, reflecting their cultural and moral norms.

Question 2

Because he __________________, Filson's Daniel Boone can be compared with Romulus, Cyrus, and Sargon.

Accepted Answer

Filson's portrayal of Daniel Boone emphasizes his role in pioneering and nation-building, aligning him with legendary figures like Romulus, Cyrus, and Sargon, who are known for their foundational roles in creating or leading nations.

Question 3

Because her husband was away from home so long, Rebecca Boone can be compared to _____________, Odysseus' wife.

Accepted Answer

Penelope is the correct comparison because, like Rebecca Boone, she was known for her loyalty and patience during her husband Odysseus' long absence, waiting for him to return from the Trojan War.

Question 4

It is thought that Filson did not include the ___________________ in his biography of Daniel Boone because the idea was alien to his European audience.

Accepted Answer

Filson likely omitted the fire-hunt legend from his biography of Daniel Boone because the concept was unfamiliar and possibly difficult to relate to for his European audience, making it an alien idea to include.

Question 5

The stories that the early European settlers told about their settling in America __________________________.

Accepted Answer

The stories often portrayed the settlers in a positive light, justifying their actions and decisions in settling in America, which includes framing their actions as morally and ethically correct or necessary.

Question 6

Although Daniel Boone's exploits were often violent, colonists accepted them because ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Boone's efforts to open up new land for farmers were seen as beneficial for the expansion and development of the colonies, making his sometimes violent exploits more acceptable to the colonists.

Question 7

Support for Filson's Boone narrative relied on the view that Indians __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Filson's Boone narrative supported the idea that Indians were obstacles to be removed to allow for colonial expansion and farming, reflecting a common perspective of the time that justified the displacement of Native American populations.

Question 8

The Filson narrative is actually a ________________, not a folk legend.

Accepted Answer

The Filson narrative is considered a literary myth because it is a story that has been written and published, often embodying the ideals and values of a culture or society, but not necessarily grounded in historical fact.

Question 9

Victor Turner's concept of __________________ can help us understand how Boone's first excursion deep into the wilderness fits into the mythological aspect of the story.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Victor Turner's concept of __________________ can help...

Question 10

Filson's portrait of Rebecca Boone does NOT emphasize __________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Filson's portrait of Rebecca Boone does not emphasize that she is wild and free and at home in nature; instead, it focuses on her conformity to traditional roles and her identity tied to her family.

Question 11

One reason Daniel Boone knew so many Indian ways is that he had been adopted by the _____________________ tribe and lived with them for a while.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One reason Daniel Boone knew so many...

Question 12

____________________ helped to shape the way that Americans tell the story of the founding of their nation in his Leatherstocking Tales.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ helped to shape the way that...

Question 13

The early European settlers called _____________ saw themselves as "children of Jehovah" whose destiny was to bring Christian civilization to the wilderness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The early European settlers called _____________ saw...

Question 14

Slotkin says that because Filson wanted to mythologize _________________, he had to present a story that would allow the audience to identify with the hero and his work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Slotkin says that because Filson wanted to...

Question 15

"The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon" is a chapter in a larger book called Discovery, Settlement and Present State of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon" is...

Question 16

In order to mythologize Daniel Boone, Filson carefully altered facts so he would fit into the necessary mold of hunter-_________________-philosopher.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to mythologize Daniel Boone, Filson...

Question 17

As a hero, Boone represented the idea of the French philosopher ________________ that nature is a better teacher than civilization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a hero, Boone represented the idea...

Question 18

Filson refers to _____________as "the first white woman to stand beside the Kentucky river."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Filson refers to _____________as "the first white...

Question 19

In Slotkin's view, Filson's version of the Daniel Boone myth represents the tension described by Levi-Strauss between two conflicting forces: ______________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Slotkin's view, Filson's version of the...

Question 20

For the Puritans, the ___________________ was "the realm of chaos . . . somehow outside the world protected by God."

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the Puritans, the ___________________ was "the...

Quiz 41: Daniel Boone: Building the Myth Around the Man, Richard Slotkin