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

2. What does Andeg tell Pinch to stop doing?

3. What disease have the white people brought to Indian communities?

4. After Omakayas and Angeline bring crows for dinner, Deydey calls them ________________.

5. Who does Deydey say has ripped his shirt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Omakayas do with a wounded crow?

2. Give some examples of Andeg being able to use speech to communicate.

3. Who is One Horn and when do Omakayas and Angeline encounter him?

4. Who are Omakayas and Nokomis and what are they doing as Chapter 1 begins?

5. What are Omakayas' conflicted feelings about Angeline?

6. What do the birds foreshadow in the book?

7. Why does Omakayas suggest that Angeline go to the river instead of working on the moose hide?

8. What is the major concern of the voyageurs when they see the child?

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

10. Who are the other members of Omakayas' family in addition to Nokomis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Old Tallow. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

Louise Erdrich is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each, identifying the technique used.

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