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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Omakayas' family members dies in her arms?
(a) Pinch.
(b) Angeline.
(c) Mama.
(d) Neewo.

2. Which of the following does NOT represent the connection between One Horn and the family?
(a) Serendipitous.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Generous.

3. Who is Fishtail's wife?
(a) Ten Snow.
(b) Snowfall.
(c) Tall Snow.
(d) Winter Snow.

4. What is done with the items touched by the man who died from smallpox?
(a) They are thrown into the lake.
(b) They are buried.
(c) They are bleached.
(d) They are burned.

5. In her dream, what does Nokomis envision the deer One Horn doing?
(a) Standing proudly on a mountain top.
(b) Playing with her doe.
(c) Offering itself as food for the family.
(d) Grazing in the meadow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Old Tallow brought home from a hunting trip?

2. What do Ten Snow and Angeline spend hours doing?

3. Whom does Omakayas listen to while he/she talks in his/her sleep?

4. The ice breaking up on the lake means that the family ___________________.

5. What does Old Tallow do with the nasty yellow dog that attacks Omakayas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Omakayas' preparation and attempts at her spiritual quest?

2. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?

3. What happens to the white voyageur who interrupts the community dance?

4. Explain how Deydey acts on a dream that Nokomis has about One Horn.

5. What does the mention of the cold weather being sudden and particularly harsh foreshadow?

6. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?

7. Why is Nokomis' story of a little muskrat especially pertinent for Omakayas?

8. What is Omakayas' experience with the bear cubs when she is off on her own?

9. How does Ten Snow help Omakayas get started in beadwork and what does Omakayas make?

10. How does the author explore the themes of the relationship between humans and nature and Omakayas' journey of transformation?

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