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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Neebin (Summer), Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What name does Omakayas call Old Tallow?
(a) Mam.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Tallie.
(d) Sis.

3. How is Tallow different from her husband?
(a) She is educated.
(b) She is resourceful.
(c) She is spiritual.
(d) She is fearless.

4. What will be used to build a house for the family?
(a) Oak.
(b) Birchbark.
(c) Sod.
(d) Pine trees.

5. What is Omakayas' father's job?
(a) A minister.
(b) A trapper.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A store owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Old Tallow holding as Omakayas approaches her house?

2. Who is Omakayas?

3. The book explores the necessity of confronting _______________.

4. What important theme emerges in this chapter?

5. What frightens Omakayas in the night?

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