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

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

3. What noise do the voyageurs hear as they get into their canoes to leave the island?
(a) Birds singing.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Wailing.

4. Deydey visits with two friends, Albert La Pautre and __________________.
(a) Dove tail.
(b) Squirrel tail.
(c) Fishtail.
(d) Eagle's wings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The book explores the connection between human beings and _______________.

2. Who does Deydey say has ripped his shirt?

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

4. How old is Omakayas in Part 2, Chapter 1?

5. Who is Omakayas' father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Mama and Nokomis differ in their views of sending Omakayas on a spiritual quest?

3. Who are Omakayas and Nokomis and what are they doing as Chapter 1 begins?

4. What does Omakayas do with a wounded crow?

5. What is the major concern of the voyageurs when they see the child?

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

7. How does Omakayas feel about her father's gift, and how does she act about it?

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

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

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

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