through the waters. Lightning and thunder made a great noise and many flashes. But Bobok came on, safe beneath the waters. Then there formed on the flooding water, little whirlpools of water full of rubbish and driftwood.

Suddenly not only one toad was to be seen, but many swam in the waters, many, many toads. They were all singing and carrying little bits of fire. Bobok had met his sons and had given some fire to one, then another, until every toad had some. These carried fire to the land where they were awaited by the Dog, the Roadrunner, and the Crow. Bobok gave his fire to those who could not enter the water.
The God of Fire saw this and threw lightning at the Crow and the Roadrunner and the Dog. But many toads kept on coming and bearing fire to the world. These animals gave light to all the things in the world. They put it into sticks and rocks. Now men can make fire with a drill because the sticks have fire in them.
In three to five sentences, write about how the ancient Yaquis felt about their gods. Use evidence from the folktale to support your idea.

The ancient Yaquis held a strong belief in their gods and revered them highly. This can be seen in the actions of Bobok, who risked his life to save his sons and provide them with fire. Despite the wrath of the God of Fire, many toads continued to bring fire to the world, showing the Yaquis' unwavering faith and dedication to their gods. Additionally, the animals in the folktale, such as the Dog, Roadrunner, and Crow, eagerly awaited the fire brought by the toads, indicating their trust and reliance on their divine beings for guidance and protection.

Shorter

The ancient Yaquis respected and worshipped their gods deeply, as evidenced by Bobok's actions to save his sons and provide fire to the world despite the wrath of the God of Fire. The toads' determination to bring fire and the eager anticipation of the animals further highlight the Yaquis' strong faith and reliance on their gods.