The Broken Blade Flashcard

Front

What were some of the rivers Pierre traveled on the way to Fort William? St. Lawrence River, Ottawa River, French River

Back

All of the above

Front

What was Pierre's father doing when Pierre woke up on that Saturday morning in spring?

Back

chopping wood

Front

Name the rival company of the North West Company.

Back

The Hudson's Bay Company

Front

Who is described as being as big as a giant, with frizzy black hair, and deerskin pants and shirt?

Back

La Petite

Front

What nickname did the voyageurs give Pierre?

Back

Grandpa

Front

How many weeks were the voyageurs going to be away?

Back

12

Front

What did the red crosses standing on a hill represent?

Back

Voyageurs who had drowned

Front

How does Pierre protect his swollen/blistered hands? Options: He wraps them with rope, He wraps the handle with deerskin, He wears gloves, He wraps them in cloth

Back

He wraps the handle with deerskin

Front

Who does La Londe remind Pierre of?

Back

his father

Front

When do they give up trying to find La Londe?

Back

Just before sundown when they find the 2nd piece of La Londe's paddle.