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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the deer that Omakayas and Angeline encounter?
(a) Majestic.
(b) One Horn.
(c) Mighty Antlers.
(d) Great Elk Spirit.

2. Who is Omakayas' younger brother?
(a) Pinch.
(b) Poke.
(c) Priam.
(d) Punch.

3. What does Omakayas want to do with the bear cubs?
(a) Take them to a zoo.
(b) Take them home with her.
(c) Take them to an animal shelter.
(d) Play with them.

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

5. Who is Omakayas' older sister?
(a) Marie.
(b) Justine.
(c) Cecile.
(d) Angeline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be used to build a house for the family?

2. Where does Mama want to send Omakayas?

3. What does the mother bear do to Omakayas?

4. Who is the wife of the man in #17?

5. With what job does Omakayas think her mother will want her to help?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Omakayas' encounter with the bears?

2. How does Tallow represent an important theme in the book?

3. What are some of the things that the family does to prepare for winter?

4. Who is Old Tallow and what is she holding when Omakayas arrives at her home?

5. Give some examples of Andeg being able to use speech to communicate.

6. Describe Omakayas' encounter with the two bear cubs and their mother.

7. What do the voyageurs do with the baby and what thoughts of guilt does Hat have?

8. What is the metaphor of smallpox throughout the story?

9. Why does Omakayas suggest that Angeline go to the river instead of working on the moose hide?

10. How is life different for the family when Deydey is home?

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