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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treat does Omakayas give to Neewo?

2. With what job does Omakayas think her mother will want her to help?

3. What is Neebin?

4. The men watch as the baby girl curls up to a __________________.

5. How is Tallow different from her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the other members of Omakayas' family in addition to Nokomis?

2. What do the birds foreshadow in the book?

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

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

5. Describe what happens when Pinch eats too many berries and then blames it on Andeg.

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

7. What are Omakayas' conflicted feelings about Angeline?

8. What does the dizzy spell signify for Omakayas?

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

10. Who does the group of voyageurs discover on a small island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Deydey. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the symbolism of the smallpox epidemic that infiltrates the village. What does it represent for the Ojibwa Indians? What does the smallpox really represent in the story?

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