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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Neebin (Summer), Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are makasins?
(a) Moccasins.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Corn cakes.
(d) Feathers.

2. What does Omakayas become convinced about regarding the bear?
(a) They somehow managed to communicate.
(b) The bear is probably dead by now.
(c) The bear will never bother her again.
(d) The bear will come after her.

3. Smallpox will represent _______________ in the story.
(a) Persistence.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) Fear.
(d) Medical breakthroughs.

4. The book explores the connection between human beings and _______________.
(a) Nature.
(b) Joy.
(c) Greed.
(d) God.

5. What does Omakayas do when Neewo cries hysterically?
(a) Takes him for a walk.
(b) Shakes his rattle for him.
(c) Gives him a bottle.
(d) Lets him out of his cradle board.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men watch as the baby girl curls up to a __________________.

2. What noise do the voyageurs hear as they get into their canoes to leave the island?

3. What do the voyageurs do with the baby?

4. Where does Mama want to send Omakayas?

5. The book explores the effect of white people on ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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