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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, A New Beginning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are The People surprised when they reach the place where they left the old women?
(a) There is no sign that the women died there.
(b) The chief is stirring up bad memories.
(c) They had not hunted there successfully before.
(d) It was not a likely spot to find game.

2. What does Chi'idzigyaak think will happen to Sa' if Chi'idzigyaak gives up?
(a) Sa' will give up too.
(b) Sa' will be relieved.
(c) Sa' will be able to travel more easily.
(d) Sa' will be sad.

3. Chi'idzigyaak realizes they had been pampered because ____________.
(a) Young people had brought them food.
(b) Young people had sewn their clothing.
(c) Young people had kept their fire blazing.
(d) Young people had carried their burdens.

4. How do the women know they are traveling in the right direction?
(a) They followed the path of the sun.
(b) Familiar landmarks begin to appear.
(c) They start to remember the trips of long ago.
(d) The river ran only one way from the slough.

5. How do the four men feel about looking for the old women after the second day of searching?
(a) The time would be better spent hunting moose.
(b) They began to feel hopeful.
(c) Their energy was getting low.
(d) The time would be better spent sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative factor does Sa' mention when they realize they have found the stream they were looking for?

2. What do the women find on their fourth night of walking?

3. When is a moose unafraid of man or anything else?

4. What protects Shruh Zhuu when he freely voices his opinions as a child?

5. What problem do the women encounter with their huge supply of food?

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