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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Zeegwun (Spring), Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The singing of the birds foreshadows ____________________.
(a) Omakayas' parents' death.
(b) Omakayas' emerging spirit.
(c) Omakayas' grief.
(d) Omakayas' death.

2. Why does Omakayas awaken with excitement one night?
(a) Her father is home.
(b) It is Christmas Eve.
(c) She starts school tomorrow.
(d) Old Tallow has come for a visit.

3. How does Andeg say he has helped the family prepare the cabin for the winter?
(a) He scared away the foxes.
(b) He chased the birds away from the corn.
(c) He chased away all the mice.
(d) He warned Deyday when the fireplace didn't work.

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

5. What scares the voyageurs in the village?
(a) That the Cherokees will return and kill them too.
(b) That they have walked into a trap.
(c) That a tornado is headed their way.
(d) That they have caught the disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Omakayas experience before the arrival of a special insight?

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

3. How is Tallow different from her husband?

4. What job does Omakayas work on when she returns home?

5. Who joins Omakayas when she feels Neewo's spirit?

(see the answer key)

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