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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. Where does Omakayas suggest that Angeline can go?

2. What wounded creature does Omakayas take pity on and take home with her?

3. What are voyageurs?

4. With what job does Omakayas think her mother will want her to help?

5. What scares the voyageurs in the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Omakayas' encounter with the bears?

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

3. What is the premise of THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE?

4. What are some of the themes in THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE?

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

6. How does Omakayas feel about her father's gift, and how does she act about it?

7. What is the metaphor of smallpox throughout the story?

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

9. What do the voyageurs do with the baby and what thoughts of guilt does Hat have?

10. Who does the group of voyageurs discover on a small island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spirituality takes on an almost human persona in this book. What role does spirituality play in the lives of the characters? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Deydey. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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