1. How are Marie and Rushes Bear "related" by the end of the story?
(a) They are both willing to overlook Fleur Pillager's interference in their marriages.
(b) The discover that Marie and Nector are cousins.
(c) They are both lonely, having survived unsuccessful marriages, and care for each other.
(d) Marie discovers that Rushes Bear was her mother all along.

2. Marie finally confronts Rushes Bear because:
(a) Rushes Bear continues accusing Marie of ruining her son.
(b) Rushes Bear has pinched the children and pulled their hair.
(c) She wants Nector to return home, and Rushes Bear will not let him.
(d) She can no longer take the additional load caring for the abusive woman.

3. Though she is heartbroken, Marie says she will not "park herself on the tracks for Nector," which means:
(a) She will not leave her husband and children.
(b) She will not destroy their truck by leaving it on the train tracks.
(c) She will not give up on herself and fall apart.
(d) She will not put herself in the way of harm for his happiness.

4. The beads around June's neck are:
(a) The inheritance left to her by her father.
(b) A rosary given to her by the Crees who found her.
(c) A rosary given to her by the nuns at the convent.
(d) Spirit beads left to her by her mother.

5. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?
(a) The wound Leopolda inflicted on Marie.
(b) Marie's self-hatred.
(c) The wounds of Jesus Christ.
(d) Marie's carelessness.