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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 does Ten Snow make for her husband that gets a lot of praise?
(a) A blanket.
(b) Moccasins.
(c) A robe.
(d) A bandolier bag.

2. Where does the family spend the winter?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In town.
(c) In a teepee.
(d) In the birchbark house.

3. Who tries to commit suicide after the smallpox outbreak?
(a) Albert.
(b) Fishtail.
(c) Deydey.
(d) Angeline.

4. With what does Nokomis paint Omakayas' face?
(a) Oil.
(b) Charcoal.
(c) Mud.
(d) Clay.

5. Who sets the seat of his pants on fire?
(a) Deydey.
(b) Pinch.
(c) Albert.
(d) Fishtail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Angeline learned in the missionary school which she teaches the family?

2. Which of the following does Old Tallow's dog NOT do to Omakayas?

3. Throughout the winter, Deydey's friends visit to talk about __________________.

4. What does Andeg bring to Omakayas?

5. What game does Deydey play with the local shop owner?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author explore the relationship between whites and natives in this section?

2. What does Nokomis tell Omakayas about the voices they hear and about what Omakayas' path in life is going to be?

3. How does the author explore the themes of the relationship between humans and nature and Omakayas' journey of transformation?

4. What preparations do Mama and Nokomis make for the family's food to get them through the winter?

5. How does Ten Snow help Omakayas get started in beadwork and what does Omakayas make?

6. What does Deydey do with the shop owner to earn a bit of money and some food for the family?

7. What is in Nokomis' bundle that she says speaks to her?

8. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?

9. What is the event that saved the family's bodies and the one that saved their souls according to Omakayas?

10. How are things looking up for the family as winter ends?

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