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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. Where had Omakayas put the injured crow?
(a) The maize grinding bowl.
(b) Deydey's moccassin.
(c) The cradle board.
(d) A drinking gourd.

2. How old is Omakayas in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) 8.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 21.

3. What frightens Mama when she sets out in search of Omakayas?
(a) She sees Omakayas hiding in a tree.
(b) She sees Omakayas speaking to bears.
(c) She sees white men talking to Omakayas.
(d) She sees a wolf running toward Omakayas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are makasins?

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

3. What wounded creature does Omakayas take pity on and take home with her?

4. What does Andeg say about Mama after she has been angry at him?

5. Why does Mama send Omakayas to Old Tallow's?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Andeg, and what is his part in the family?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does the dizzy spell signify for Omakayas?

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

10. What are Omakayas' conflicted feelings about Angeline?

(see the answer keys)

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