Marrow Thieves-Character Flashcard

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Who is the Elder of the group in 'The Marrow Thieves'?

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Minerva is the Elder who usually sings or mutters in Cree and uses her voice to break the marrow-extracting machine.

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What is the role of Rose in 'The Marrow Thieves'?

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Rose is the protagonist's love interest, raised by her grandmother, a competent hunter, and learns the Cree language from Minerva.

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Describe Wab's character in 'The Marrow Thieves'.

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Wab is an eighteen-year-old woman in Frenchie's family, marked by a huge keloid scar that runs from her forehead to her chest, covering one of her eyes.

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What are Chi-Boy's skills in 'The Marrow Thieves'?

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Chi-Boy is a 17-year-old Cree member of Frenchie's family, skilled at moving silently through the forest and leaving false trails for Recruiters.

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Who is the protagonist and narrator of 'The Marrow Thieves'?

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Frenchie, also known as Francis, is the Metis protagonist and first-person narrator of the story.

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What language does Minerva use to communicate?

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Minerva usually sings or mutters in Cree.

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What is the significance of the marrow-extracting machine in the story?

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The marrow-extracting machine symbolizes the oppression and exploitation of Indigenous people.

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How does Rose contribute to the group in 'The Marrow Thieves'?

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Rose contributes as a competent hunter and helps in the survival of the group.

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What does Wab's scar represent in the context of the story?

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Wab's scar represents the trauma and struggles faced by Indigenous people.

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What is Chi-Boy's relationship to Frenchie?

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Chi-Boy is a member of Frenchie's family.