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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Dagwaging (Fall), Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama send Omakayas to Old Tallow's?
(a) To borrow a pot.
(b) To take some food.
(c) To get the scissors.
(d) To invite her to a party.

2. Tallow is described as being _________________.
(a) Joyless.
(b) Creative.
(c) Very tall.
(d) Fearless.

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

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

5. Deydey and his friends talk about how _________________ seem to be taking over.
(a) White men.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Insects.
(d) Trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has killed people in the village?

2. What does the man in #76 own and care for?

3. Smallpox will represent _______________ in the story.

4. What do the voyageurs do with the baby?

5. What does Omakayas throw at the animals on her way home?

(see the answer key)

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