The Birchbark House Chapter 1-3

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What is the significance of Spirit Island in 'The Birchbark House'?

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Spirit Island is where Omakayas was left as a baby, symbolizing survival and connection to her family.

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What does smallpox represent in the story?

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Smallpox represents the devastating impact of disease on Native American communities.

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How does Omakayas feel about Angeline?

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Omakayas feels jealousy towards Angeline's beauty and wishes to be like her.

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What role does Old Tallow play in Omakayas's life?

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Old Tallow treats Omakayas with kindness and respect, unlike other children.

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What is the naming tradition for babies in the village?

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Babies receive names based on dreams or visions from name providers.

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How does Omakayas's character develop after the bear encounter?

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Omakayas becomes more responsible and thoughtful after her encounter with the bear.

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What does the phrase 'the only person left alive on the island was a baby girl' imply?

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It implies the tragic loss of Omakayas's family due to smallpox.

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What does Omakayas hope for regarding her own beauty?

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Omakayas hopes to be as pretty as Angeline.

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How does the author show Old Tallow's preference for Omakayas?

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The author shows it by contrasting Old Tallow's treatment of Omakayas with her treatment of other children.

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What is the main conflict regarding Baby Neewo's name?

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The conflict is that no name providers have had a dream or vision for Baby Neewo's name.