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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. Who is the author of this book?
(a) Annie Proux.
(b) Lonnie Emerson.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) Louise Erdrich.

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

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

4. What treat does Omakayas give to Neewo?
(a) Sugared snow.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Maple candy.
(d) Licorice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease have the white people brought to Indian communities?

2. Who is Omakayas?

3. What is the name of the deer that Omakayas and Angeline encounter?

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

5. What does Mama throw at Andeg when she is angry about the berries?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Omakayas' relationship with Tallow such an important one?

4. What are some of the themes in THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE?

5. What does Omakayas do with a wounded crow?

6. What are Omakayas' conflicted feelings about Angeline?

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

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

9. What does Nokomis do to the tree prior to cutting the bark?

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

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