Birchbark Chapter 1

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What happened to the baby on Spirit Island?

Back

Her family contracted smallpox and she was the only one who survived.

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What does 'cold-hearted' mean in the context of Angeline?

Back

She was mean sometimes.

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What does Omakayas help Grandma Nokomis make?

Back

A birchbark house.

Front

Who was Hat's wife?

Back

Tallow.

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What are Omakayas's feelings toward her sister Angeline?

Back

Omakayas is envious of Angeline's beauty.

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What is the significance of Spirit Island in the story?

Back

It is where the baby was left and symbolizes survival and abandonment.

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What does the term 'voyagers' refer to in the story?

Back

People who travel by water, often for trade or exploration.

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What role does Grandma Nokomis play in Omakayas's life?

Back

She is a caregiver and a source of wisdom.

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How does Omakayas feel about her family's past?

Back

She feels a mix of sadness and curiosity.

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What is the main theme of Chapter 1?

Back

Survival and the impact of disease on families.