The Birchbark House Chapter 10

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What happens to Neewo in The Birchbark House?

Back

Neewo gets smallpox and dies.

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How do we know that Deydey is nervous about the sickness?

Back

Deydey keeps piling up wood higher and higher.

Front

Who is the first in Omakayas's family to get sick with smallpox?

Back

Angeline is the first in Omakayas's family to get sick with smallpox.

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What is happening at the beginning of chapter 10?

Back

The village is having a party and dancing.

Front

Who was the visitor in chapter 10?

Back

The visitor was a voyager staying the night.

Front

What is smallpox?

Back

Smallpox is a contagious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by fever and a distinctive skin rash.

Front

What does Omakayas do to help her family during sickness?

Back

Omakayas helps by caring for the sick and trying to keep the family together.

Front

What role does Deydey play in the family?

Back

Deydey is a father figure who provides for and protects his family.

Front

How does the community respond to sickness in The Birchbark House?

Back

The community comes together to support each other during times of illness.

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What is the significance of the party at the beginning of chapter 10?

Back

The party represents a moment of joy and normalcy before the onset of sickness.