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1. Why is the winter in which this story takes place more dangerous for The People than other winters?

In the unusual cold, The People are in more danger than during other winters because the moose, their main source of food, stay in one place and are hard to find. There are not enough small animals to sustain a large band of people, and the smaller animal population has been thinned by predators.

2. Why are the hunters always fed first?

The hunters are fed first because the survival of the group depends on their skills. They need more energy to hunt during times of extreme cold, so they are the first to eat.

3. What do the younger men do for the two old women each time they move to a new campsite?

The younger men set up shelters for the old women each time they move to a new campsite and supply them with wood and water.

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