The Birchbark House, Chapter 3

Which of Omakayas's actions is the most surprising or out-of-the-ordinary for her?

• She runs and hides in the forest after returning from Old Tallow's.

• She finds her brother Little Pinch to share her molasses with him.

• She begins to tan the moose hide without being asked.

• She collects berries and shares them with everyone.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What did Angeline do as a thank you to Omakayas for letting her go play while Omakayas tanned the hide?

• Gave her candy

• Gave her beads

• Braided her hair with a red ribbon

• Took her fishing

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is another word for strange?

• usual

• peculiar

• wary

• blissful

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is fasting?

• working quickly

• spending quiet time thinking

• taking a long journey

• going a time without eating

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What did Omakayas notice first to know that Deydey was home?

• his coat

• his smell

• his voice

• his makazins

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

They (the makazins) seemed relieved to flop inside the door and nestle into the safe embrace of Mama's pair. What figurative language is this?

• hyperbole

• personification

• idiom

• metaphor

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What did you learn about the naming beliefs and practices in the Ojibway culture?

How does Omakayas feel about Neewo?