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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 name is given to the injured crow?

2. What name does Omakayas call Old Tallow?

3. Where do Deydey and his friends discuss moving?

4. What does Omakayas become convinced about regarding the bear?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Tallow represent an important theme in the book?

4. What are Omakayas' conflicted feelings about Angeline?

5. How is Omakayas able to comfort Neewo when he is upset and in her care?

6. What does Omakayas do with a wounded crow?

7. What does the dizzy spell signify for Omakayas?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mama. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

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

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