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

2. Who is Omakayas' tomboy cousin?

3. What is Neebin?

4. Who is left alone to watch over an abundant harvest of berries?

5. An important theme in this section is ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the premise of THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE?

5. What startles Mama regarding the bears when she goes looking for Omakayas?

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

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

8. How do Mama and Nokomis differ in their views of sending Omakayas on a spiritual quest?

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

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

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 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

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

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