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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, A New Beginning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What danger lies in crossing the frozen river?
(a) Unseen obstacles.
(b) Slipping and falling.
(c) Hidden cracks in the ice.
(d) Broken shards of ice.

2. Why does Chi'idzigyaak pretend to be asleep on the fifth morning?
(a) She doesn't want to face the day.
(b) She doesn't want to give up her dream.
(c) She doesn't want to move.
(d) She doesn't want to shame her friend.

3. What animal does Sa' kill?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A moose.
(c) A caribou.
(d) A rabbit.

4. What question does Daagoo ask himself to help him choose the direction in which to search?
(a) "How would I go if I needed a larger cache for food?"
(b) "How would I go if I were afraid of The People?"
(c) "How would I go if I need to stay close to water?"
(d) "How would I go if I couldn't run from predators?"

5. What unusual character flaw do the two old women possess?
(a) They refuse to help the children.
(b) They tell lies.
(c) They complain of aches and pains.
(d) They criticize the labor of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of society do The People feed first?

2. How do the council members who had first suggested abandoning the women feel when they are found?

3. Why is the fourth night the most difficult for the women?

4. What does Sa' cook for breakfast on the fifth morning?

5. What is Ozhii Nelii afraid of?

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