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1. Why did Anna walk 400 miles home from Nome?

Anna walked 400 miles home after she testified in her step-father's murder trial, which took place in Nome. When the trial was over she wanted to go home and not wait, so she walked.

2. Why did the relationship between Victor and Ned come to murder?

Victor was married to Anna and Ned to Old Mama, Anna's mother. After arguing about trap lines, Victor said he would kill Ned so Anna warned her mom and step-father. Ned waited, and shot and killed Victor.

3. What happened when Anna's step dad came home after the trial?

Old Mama came home without her husband Ned after the murder trial. When Ned tried to come back home, Old Mama sent him away because she could not get over how Ned planned and killed Victor.

4. Why was James arrested according to Chapter 2, "Kallyhocuses?"

In Chapter 2, "Kallyhocuses" Sidney recounted how James was arrested. James was arrested for selling illegally trapped furs for the Indians.

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