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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Omakayas' tomboy cousin?
(a) Two Strike Girl.
(b) Sun in Hair Girl.
(c) Red Feather Girl.
(d) Singing Wind Girl.

2. What does Mama throw at Andeg when she is angry about the berries?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A spoon.
(c) A stone.
(d) A stick.

3. What wounded creature does Omakayas take pity on and take home with her?
(a) A crow.
(b) A bunny.
(c) A doe.
(d) An owl.

4. Who do the voyageurs find alive in the village?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A baby girl.
(c) A healer.
(d) A chief.

5. Who is Omakayas?
(a) The baby girl.
(b) The tribal chief.
(c) A medicine man.
(d) A Native American god.

6. Which of the following does the family NOT do in preparation for Winter?
(a) Store food.
(b) Make clothing.
(c) Scrape hides.
(d) Plant corn.

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

8. What does the man in #76 own and care for?
(a) A money pouch.
(b) A carved pipe.
(c) A flannel robe.
(d) A birchbark house.

9. What is Old Tallow holding as Omakayas approaches her house?
(a) Herbs.
(b) Stones.
(c) Scissors.
(d) Big bowl.

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

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

12. Who is the wife of the man in #17?
(a) Tawny.
(b) Tania.
(c) Torrie.
(d) Tallow.

13. What important theme emerges in this chapter?
(a) The importance of confronting fear.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) The search for love.
(d) Man vs. nature.

14. How does Mama realize that Pinch ate the berries?
(a) His tongue is blue.
(b) His fingers are pink.
(c) His shirt has blue stains on it.
(d) His stomach hurts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Deydey especially pleased with when he comes home?

2. Who is left alone to watch over an abundant harvest of berries?

3. What treat does Omakayas give to Neewo?

4. Which of the following does the bear NOT do to Omakayas?

5. What is Neebin?

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