Dar was unable to get the healing plant the first time, but what happened that encouraged Dar to go back and get the healing plant?

Kenok was injured and needed the plant.

Bowan helped him climb the cliff

Mora went up with Dar to get the plant.

Who is Jenu and what is he doing to Kenok?

Jenu is the shaman who is trying to heal Kenok from his hunting injury.

Jenu is Dar's father who is helping Kenok hunt.

Jenu is the shaman of the clan who cooks for Kenok.

Jenu is Dar's grandfather and Kenok's best friend.

When Dar returns to camp what does he do??

Tell Kenok and Mora about the fox cub and Toreg

Tell Bowan about the fox cub and Toreg

Tell Kenok and Mora about his hunting journey

What are the instructions Jenu tells Dar and Bowan before the ceremony? (Select 3 choices)

Walk to the cave when the sunlight hit the tree

What is Dar's plan after the initiation ceremony?

Look for Toreg and make the trade.

How does Mora feel about Dar going on his journey?

She encourages Dar to take Bowan.

What instructions does Dar give Mora before his journey?

To not tell anyone of his plans, especially Kenok

To tell the clans people so they can say good bye.

Why was Dar feeling worried and full of self-doubt as he was leaving his "secure world"?

Dar didn't know if he could live on his own, keep himself safe, fed, and warm.

Dar didn't know how to arrive to Toreg.

Dar didn't know if Kenok would be upset.

Dar didn't know if he was going to do the trade.

If hunting deer was a means for survival why then would Dar regret killing the deer?

Dar regretted killing the deer, because he couldn't eat all of it by himself, and would have to get rid of the left.

Dar regretted killing the deer, because he couldn't fit it in his travel pouch.

Dar regretted killing the deer, because he couldn't share with Toreg.

Dar regretted killing the deer, because the deer was a young deer.

Dar gets to the lake, and quickly realizes that the lake is frozen. Who does Dar think of before crossing the lake?

Dar thinks of his Uncle Kenok, and knows that Kenok would have told him to go around the lake.

Dar thinks of Mora and knows that Mora would cross with him.

Dar thinks of Toreg and the map that Toreg left him.

Dar thinks of Bowan and knows that Bowan would have told him to go around the lake.

After Dar escaped from the freezing water, he knew the wind would be his enemy. What does he mean by the "wind" would be his enemy?

The wind would be his enemy in trying to survive the night.

The wind would be his enemy because it would blow his items away.

The wind was his enemy because he did't know what to do.

What kind of survival techniques did Dar exhibit while going through his encounter from falling in the water and surviving the night?

Dar used the heat from a boulder, used his sunstones to start a fire, and covered himself with leaves to stay warm.

Dar decided he would head into a cave.

Dar set traps to catch food for the night.

Dar used his sunstones to make food.

Why did Dar sing the Yew Tree Song when approaching Toreg's campsite?

Dar sang the song because he didn't want the people to feel threatened and warn them as he was approaching the campsite.

Dar sang the song because he liked it.

Dar sang the song so he could teach them a new song.

Dar wanted Toreg to sing with him.

When Dar and Toreg meet, Toreg clapped Dar on his shoulder, which allowed Toreg to notice what?

That Dar had a manmark similar to someone Toreg knows.

That Dar needed healing and offers him medicine.

That Dar was injured on his journey to the campsite.

Who does Torge take Dar to meet in the cave? And what relationship does this person have with Dar?

Dar meets Mora's brother, Seelan, who is Dar's great uncle.

Dar meets Toreg's sister, who is Dar's mom.

Dar meets Kenok's brother's, who is Dar's uncle.

Dar meets Mora's sister, Seelan, who is Dar's great aunt.

"They cared for me like one of their own clan. I consider myself one of them and have for a long time. I have sons and grandsons whose cheeks bear their manmark." -Who said this and why?

Seelan says this to Dar to explain to Dar why he didn't return to Dar's tribe.

Toreg says this to Dar to explain why he didn't return to do a trade.

Seelan says this to Toreg to tell him about his previous clan.

Dar says this to Toreg to explain why he doesn't return to his tribe.

Once the trade is made, Dar at first refuses help from Toreg with using the spear-thrower, but what happens that makes Dar change his mind?

Toreg and Seelan both laugh at Dar's refusal.

Seelan tells Dar to take the help.

Toreg tells Dar he needs the help.

With disappointment, realizing the spear-thrower is not magical, Dar says, "I've spent so much time thinking the spear-thrower would solve my problem if I could only bring it home." What is the problem Dar is referring too?

The problem Dar is referring to is that he hoped the spear-thrower would make him a good hunter.

The problem Dar is referring to is that his tribe needs a new hunting tool.

The problem Dar is referring to is that he thinks Bowan needs a spear-thrower

Even though Seelan is older than Dar, what similar problem did they both experience with their clan?

That they are both carvers but the clan did not value their skills.

That they both can use the sunstones.

"Kenok must have suffered...is probably still suffering." Why does Seelan say this to Dar?

Seelan says this because he wants Dar to understand that Kenok lives thinking he failed the spirit test which caused his brother to die.

Seelan says this because he wants Dar to know that Kenoh is not a great hunter.

Seelan says this because he wants Dar to know that Kenok is ill from his hunting trip.

What is the first thing Dar starts to carve and for who?

He begins to carve a needle for Mora

He begins to carve a bracelet for Mora

He begins to make a spear-thrower for Bowan

In speaking about carving, how did Dar explain how carving made him feel?

Dar felt free, and in charge of his own ideas and decisions.

Dar felt like he was contributing to his clan by making animal carvings.

Dar felt generous in making animals and sharing with the kids.

With days of carving and practicing how to use his spear-thrower, Dar finally hit the tree target. What happened next?

Toreg invited Dar to join him and other hunters to go hunt musk oxen.

Toreg invited Dar to practice more and hit a different tree.

Toreg invited Dar to help him make spear-throwers.

Before Dar leave to hunt, Seelan encourages Dar by telling him what?

That Dar can watch Toreg closely, but to also look at the details of the musk oxen so he can carve one someday.

That Dar will be able to hunt perfectly.

That Dar can watch from a distance.

What occurs that helps Dar make the decision of returning back to his tribe?

Dar has a dream of a white owl singing a song similar to the one he heard on the day that Jenu did the initiation ceremony.

Seelan tells Dar that he changed his mind and wants Dar to return.

Toreg tells Dar not to stay and return to Mora.

What was the great gift that Seelan gave to Dar?

The confidence in Dar's ability to learn on his own.

The gift of finding his way home on a shorter route.

The patience to know how to deal with Toreg.

What gift and message did Seelan give Dar for Mora?

Seelan sent Mora a bracelet and wanted Mora to know that she was the one Seelan missed the most.

Seelan sent Mora a needle and wanted Mora to know that she missed.

Seelan sent Mora a fur tunic and wanted Mora to know that he would return one day.

Dar and the Spear Thrower Test

Authored by Jenilee Pineda

English

5th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Dar?

a man looking for food

a young boy on a journey to manhood

a young boy looking for his family

a man on a hunting journey

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False. Dar's job every morning was to start the camp fire.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dar use every morning to start the campfire?

twigs

a match

sunstones

gasoline

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Kenok?

Dar's grandfather

Dar's father

Dar's cousin

Dar's uncle

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Kenok so important to the clans people?

He is able to cook meals for the people

He tells them stories around the campfire

He is their leader and best hunter

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Mora?

Dar's grandmother

Dar's sister

Dar's mother

Dar's friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Kenok, where is Dar's initiation ceremony occuring?

in one month at a lake

a mountain around the river

a sacred cave at the next dark moon

at the next new moon at the lake

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

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Dar and the Spear Thrower Test

Who is Dar?

True or False. Dar's job every morning was to start the camp fire.

What does Dar use every morning to start the campfire?

Who is Kenok?

Why is Kenok so important to the clans people?

Who is Mora?

According to Kenok, where is Dar's initiation ceremony occuring?

When Mora and the clan gathering, who does she send to get healing plant?

True or False. Dar was excited to get the healing plant because he was not afraid of heights.

Dar was unable to get the healing plant the first time, but what happened that encouraged Dar to go back and get the healing plant?

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