The Birchbark House Novel By Louise Erdrich

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    The author of The Birchbark House is Louise Erdrich.

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Explore the world of Omakayas in 'The Birchbark House' by Louise Erdrich. This quiz assesses knowledge on characters, cultural practices, and plot details, enhancing understanding of Indigenous literature and cultural heritage.

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  • 2. 

    What does Omakayas's name mean?

    • Little frog.

    • Small dear.

    • Singing bird.

    • Jumping bunny.

    Correct Answer
    A. Little frog.
    Explanation
    Omakayas's name means "Little frog." This can be inferred from the given options where the other three options, "Small dear," "Singing bird," and "Jumping bunny," do not match with the name Omakayas. Therefore, the correct option is "Little frog."

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  • 3. 

    What did Pinch do that got him in a lot of trouble?

    • He ran away.

    • He ate the berries.

    • He played with DeyDey's things.

    • He burned down the birchbark house.

    Correct Answer
    A. He ate the berries.
    Explanation
    Pinch got in a lot of trouble because he ate the berries.

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  • 4. 

    The house that Omakaya's family lived in during the summer was made of ________________.

    Correct Answer
    birchbark, birch bark,
    Explanation
    The house that Omakaya's family lived in during the summer was made of birchbark. Birchbark is a type of bark that is commonly used by indigenous people to construct temporary shelters or dwellings. It is lightweight, flexible, and waterproof, making it an ideal material for constructing temporary structures. The use of birchbark as a building material allows for easy assembly and disassembly, which is particularly useful for nomadic or semi-nomadic communities. Overall, birchbark is a practical and sustainable choice for constructing temporary summer houses.

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  • 5. 

    What gift does Deydey give to Omakayas?

    • A scraping tool.

    • A necklace.

    • A scarf.

    • Ten beads.

    Correct Answer
    A. A scraping tool.
    Explanation
    Deydey gives Omakayas a scraping tool as a gift. This tool is used for scraping the bark off trees, which is an important task in their daily lives. The scraping tool is a practical and useful gift that can be used for various purposes, such as making canoes or collecting materials for crafting. It shows Deydey's thoughtfulness and understanding of Omakayas' needs.

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  • 6. 

    Angeline and Omakayas had to protect the ________ from the crows.

    Correct Answer
    corn, corns
    Explanation
    Angeline and Omakayas had to protect the corn from the crows. The word "corn" refers to the crop that they needed to safeguard. The plural form "corns" suggests that there were multiple ears of corn that needed protection.

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  • 7. 

    Why did Fishtail go to the priest school?

    • To get food.

    • To learn to dance.

    • To get candy.

    • To learn to read.

    Correct Answer
    A. To learn to read.
    Explanation
    On page 112, Fishtale says "I went to the priest's school. To learn to read the chimookoman's tracks. That way they can't cheat us with the treaties."

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  • 8. 

    Mama asks Omakayas to go get her ______ from Old Tallow.

    Correct Answer
    scissors, scissor
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "scissors". In this sentence, Mama is asking Omakayas to retrieve scissors from Old Tallow. "Scissors" is the plural form of the word, which is appropriate in this context since Mama is referring to more than one pair of scissors. "Scissor" is the singular form of the word, but it would not make sense in this sentence as it implies only one pair of scissors.

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  • 9. 

    Where does Omakayas put the injured crow that she saved?

    • In a drinking gourd.

    • In her side bag.

    • In a cradle board.

    • In a maize grinding bowl.

    Correct Answer
    A. In her side bag.
  • 10. 

    What is Nokomis's special talent?

    • She can use herbs to heal people.

    • She can dream names for babies.

    • She can speak to animals.

    • She can hunt down animals well.

    Correct Answer
    A. She can use herbs to heal people.
    Explanation
    Nokomis says on page 104 that the herbs talk to her and tell her "how to use them when someone is sick, where to find them, how to prepare them just the right strength."

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  • 11. 

    What are some of the chores that Omakayas and her family do to get ready for the winter? Use RAFFT to answer the question.

  • 12. 

    How is the family's life different in the winter? Use RAFFT to answer the question.

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