2. Which of the following does Old Tallow's dog NOT do to Omakayas?
(a) Bites her.
(b) Knocks her down.
(c) Makes her fall unconscious.
(d) Licks her face.

3. Why does Omakayas go off by herself for awhile in the woods?
(a) To cry about Neewo.
(b) To write in her diary.
(c) To take a nap.
(d) To carve her initials into a tree.

4. What is spilled accidentally on Pinch's foot?
(a) Hot soup.
(b) Hot tea.
(c) Hot maple syrup.
(d) Hot coffee.

5. Who is Fishtail's wife?
(a) Snowfall.
(b) Tall Snow.
(c) Winter Snow.
(d) Ten Snow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a cache?

3. How does the family react to the person in #140 when the fire is put out?

4. Who tries to commit suicide after the smallpox outbreak?

5. What does Pinch find in the woods which he intends to claim as his own?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which two characters die as a result of the smallpox outbreak?

2. What is Omakayas' experience with the bear cubs when she is off on her own?

3. Describe Omakayas' preparation and attempts at her spiritual quest?

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

5. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?

6. Explain how Deydey acts on a dream that Nokomis has about One Horn.

7. Why is Nokomis' story of a little muskrat especially pertinent for Omakayas?

8. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?

9. How does Omakayas help pinch when he burns himself with boiling syrup?

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

(see the answer keys)

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