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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Braiding Sweetgrass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the author describe her grandfather gathering pecans in "The Council of Pecans"?
(a) 1798.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1818.

2. To what clan is Tom Porter a member, according to the author in "Putting Down Roots"?
(a) The Wolf Clan.
(b) The Buffalo Clan.
(c) The Lion Clan.
(d) The Bear Clan.

3. What is the Anishinaabe new year, or Maple Sugar Moon called, among the author's people?
(a) The Zizibaskwet Giizis.
(b) The Nanabozho.
(c) The Ode'mini-giizis.
(d) The Wiingaashk.

4. The author states in "Skywoman Falling," "The Skywoman story, shared by the original peoples throughout the Great Lakes, is a constant star in the constellation of teachings we call" what (16)?
(a) "The Great Instructions."
(b) "The Words of God."
(c) "The Old Testament."
(d) "The Original Instructions."

5. Who among the creatures dove first into the watery depths to seek out mud, according to the author in "Skywoman Falling"?
(a) Loon.
(b) Seal.
(c) Beaver.
(d) Heron.

Short Answer Questions

1. On how many acres did the home sit that the author fell in love with in upstate New York in "A Mother's Work"?

2. What is the scientific name of the belted kingfisher?

3. The author states in "Skywoman Falling" that when her people braid sweetgrass, they are braiding what?

4. What did the author do for Hazel as a gift at Christmas in "Witch Hazel"?

5. When is the time for storytelling, according to the author in "Skywoman Falling"?

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