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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. Omakayas later thinks that One Horn knew that ______________________.

2. What does Ten Snow make for her husband that gets a lot of praise?

3. Whose memory does Omakayas decide to honor?

4. Nokomis thinks that Omakayas has been chosen to be __________________.

5. Why does Omakayas go off by herself for awhile in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are things looking up for the family as winter ends?

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

4. What does Nokomis tell Omakayas about the voices they hear and about what Omakayas' path in life is going to be?

5. What skill does Ten Snow have and what item does she make for her husband Fishtail?

6. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?

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

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

9. What is the event that saved the family's bodies and the one that saved their souls according to Omakayas?

10. How does Omakayas justify Andeg's leaving?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the close connection between the Ojibwa family and the nature surrounding it. Why were elements of nature particularly important for the Ojibwa family? How does the author show the strong connection between the Ojibwa family and nature? Provide two examples to support your ideas.

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