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

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

3. What is Deydey especially pleased with when he comes home?
(a) The corn crop.
(b) The birchbark house.
(c) Neewo's progress.
(d) Omakayas' school lessons.

4. Nokomis tells the story of how the world was created with the help of a small _______________.
(a) Bunny.
(b) Muskrat.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Mouse.

5. With what job does Omakayas think her mother will want her to help?
(a) Piecing a quilt.
(b) Preserving a moose hide.
(c) Preserving tomatoes.
(d) Shucking corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Omakayas call Old Tallow?

2. Omakayas believes that she has a special bond with ___________________.

3. Where do dead spirits go?

4. The singing of the birds foreshadows ____________________.

5. Which of the following does the family NOT do in preparation for Winter?

(see the answer key)

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