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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Faye’s line of work?
(a) She is a professional chef.
(b) She is an estate appraiser.
(c) She makes beadwork.
(d) She works in childcare.

2. What new substance does Old Shaawano begin eating for lunch?
(a) Pop Tarts.
(b) Blackberry jam.
(c) Oatmeal.
(d) Peanut butter.

3. Why do people come to see the drum?
(a) It’s worth a lot of money.
(b) It grants wishes
(c) It has healing properties.
(d) It can bring back the dead.

4. What kind of jam does Faye prepare?
(a) Raspberry.
(b) Bilberry.
(c) Blackberry.
(d) Strawberry.

5. What is Simon Jack’s last remaining possession?
(a) His moccasins.
(b) His flask.
(c) His childhood doll.
(d) His handmade dancing suit.

6. What sport does Bernard’s companion remember the wolves playing?
(a) Wrestling.
(b) Leapfrog.
(c) Capture the flag.
(d) Hockey.

7. Why did Simon Jack not take off his clothes?
(a) They were too valuable.
(b) They brought him good luck.
(c) Removing them would offend the spirits.
(d) His clothes were sewn onto him.

8. What household item was a point of contention between Faye’s mother and father?
(a) A traditional blanket.
(b) A dishwasher.
(c) A dollhouse.
(d) An enamel kettle.

9. How many children does Chook have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

10. With what extra ingredient does Geeshik flavor her tea?
(a) Apple blossoms.
(b) Juniper berries.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Pine needles.

11. Why does Anaquot begin to sympathize with her would-be murderer?
(a) She knows she has broken traditional beliefs.
(b) She feels guilty over her child’s death.
(c) She falls in love with the would-be murderer.
(d) She sees how much work has gone into their home.

12. What does Faye refer to as “an unforeseen drawback” of her actions (74)?
(a) Kurt’s friendship with Elsie.
(b) Kendra’s death.
(c) Kit Tatro’s bare chest.
(d) The police raid on her house.

13. Where did Kurt grow up?
(a) New York.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Kansas.
(d) New Hampshire.

14. What subject did Faye’s father teach?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Literature.
(c) World history.
(d) Philosophy.

15. What gift do Anaquot and Ziigwan’aage make together for Simon Jack?
(a) A dance suit.
(b) A pair of moccasins.
(c) A hat.
(d) A woven blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Albert and Geeshik?

2. What does Bernard use to clean his father's blood?

3. Which object does Sarah Tatro feel a particular connection with?

4. What question did the wolf ask Bernard’s companion?

5. What does Faye use to collect her berries?

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