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The author says he collects masks. This means he likes to find them and keep them. True or False?
True
What do people in Bali believe about the masks they make?
That the character's spirit lives inside the mask the actor uses.
What are masks in Bali used for?
Plays.
Why do people in Bhutan hold festivals with dancers in masks??
To keep evil spirits away and bring good fortune.
In Bhutan, the stories they tell come from their religion. What is their religion?
Buddhism.
When do the Dogon people of West Africa wear masks?
When someone dies and they need to perform a dance to honor them.
What makes the masks the Dogon people make unique?
They come in all sizes and styles. They are different from village to village.
Masks are the only way people can change the way they look. True or False?
False, people often paint their faces to change their look.
What do the Northern Arapaho of Wyoming consider wolves to be?
Teachers.
How do the Northern Arapaho people of Wyoming honor wolves?
By dancing at powwows.
Where are the Karo people from?
Ethiopia
What do the Karo people do to stand out from other local tribes?
They smear white and yellow paint on their faces.
What do the designs on the faces of Maori people mean?
It tells a story.
What is special about Maori face paint?
It is permanent.
The author can see masks at home and around the world. True or false?
True
Why does the author feel making masks has such strong power?
A new mask is a new chance to act like someone else.
