Chapter 3 Birchbark House

Why did Omakayas' mother look at her "in some surprise" at the beginning of chapter 3?

• Omakayas was dressed differently.
• Omakayas scraped the moose hide without being told to.
• Omakayas was being nice to her brother Little Pinch.

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What did Omakayas tell her sister to do after she returned from getting the scissors?

• Omakayas told Angeline that she should go walk to look at the waves and play a little while.
• Omakayas told Angeline to start scraping the moose hide.

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What is the connection that Omakayas feels with the bear?

• She doesn't really care about the bears.
• She is scared of the bears.
• She knows the bears will be there for her whenever she needs them.

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How does Omakayas interact with Neewo?

• She acts like a mother figure to him.
• She does not like him very much.
• She does not want to babysit him.

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How does Omakayas interact with Little Pinch?

• She becomes easily annoyed with Little Pinch.
• She loves spending time with Little Pinch.

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What word does the author use to describe Omakayas on page 38?

• mean
• hateful
• thoughtful

How has Omakayas changed in this chapter?

• She has gotten lazy and does not want to help her mom.
• She has matured and acts more grown up because she helps her mom more.

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What does Omakayas' grandmother think is happening to her in this chapter?

• She thinks she is ready to starve for a vision, for power.
• She thinks Omakayas is special to the spirits.

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Describe Pinch's behavior on pages 46-47.

• He is a happy boy who loves to play outside.
• He is growing up and always listens to his mother.
• He selfishly hogs for attention and is greedy.

How does Omakayas feel about Little Pinch?

• He is her favorite brother.
• She likes him less each day and wishes someone would take him.