Ta-Na-E-Ka

What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?

• An ancient ceremony for warriors.
• A Kaw ceremony for boys.
• A traditional Kaw ceremony for boys and girls when they turn 11 years old.
• A sleepover in the woods.

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How do Mary and Roger feel about Ta-Na-E-Ka?

• They cannot wait to participate.
• They think that only boys should participate.
• They think that it will be a great learning experience.
• They feel that the tradition is outdated and do not want to participate,

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What is Mary's plan for Ta-Na-E-Ka?

• She plans to borrow $5 from her teacher and sleep in the boats moored at the marina.
• She plans on running away to join the circus.
• She will sleep in the woods and eat grasshoppers and berries.
• She will write a book about her adventures.

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Who does Mary have external conflict with?

• Ernie
• Roger
• Her Grandfather
• Her Parents

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How does Mary react to Ernie stating that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly.

• She gets offended and explains her culture to Ernie.
• She agrees with Ernie.
• She and Ernie go and tell Grandfather that he is wrong to make them to Ta-Na-E-Ka.
• She runs away with Ernie to join the circus.

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How does Roger look at the end of Ta-Na-E-Ka?

• He is clean, his hair is combed and he has not lost any weight.
• His eyes are swollen, he's lost weight, and he's all dirty.
• He returns dressed as a warrior riding a horse.
• He runs away to join the circus as a clown.

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At the end, what does Grandfather say to Mary?

• He is disappointed and makes her do it again.
• He is disappointed with Mary but happy with Roger.
• He is disappointed that she did it differently but says that she will survive anything.
• He tells her that she should just give up on her singing career and join the circus.

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