The Birchbark House Chapter 3

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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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 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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Why is Omakayas excited about her father coming home?

• He can now scrape the moose hide so she doesn't have to.
• The family is now together and Little Pinch will behave better.
• She wants to tell him about her interaction with the bears.

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How does Omakayas think she will impress Angeline?

• She will help Angeline tan the moose hide.

• She will tell Angeline that she hurt her feelings.

• She will make Angeline beg to get some of the berries.

• She will share the lump of maple candy with Angeline.

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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.

• She is like a mother figure to Little Pinch

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How do we know that names are important in Omakayas's tribe?

• They waited till they were full grown before getting a name

• Only certain people are able to give names

• Names had to be approved by the entire village

• There were only 5 sacred names for boys and 5 sacred names for girls

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