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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. The book explores the necessity of confronting _______________.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe the person in #10?

3. Where does Mama want to send Omakayas?

4. Who is Omakayas' older sister?

5. An important theme in this section is ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who are Albert La Pautre and Fishtail, and what important topic do they discuss with Deydey?

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

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

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

7. What is significant about Omakayas' encounter with the bears?

8. What does Omakayas do with a wounded crow?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Louise Erdrich is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each, identifying the technique used.

Essay Topic 2

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of responsibility. Identify at least two instances about responsibility in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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