Children of the Midnight Sun Journeys Lesson 10 Comprehensio

How is Selina similar to many children in other parts of the United States?

• She is able to speak Haida

• She wears jewelry and has a cat

• She wears a dance costume with an eagle on it

• She helps with drying seaweed that her brothers gather

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According to the article, in what way are the Haidas, the Tlingits, and the Tsimchians similar?

• They all learn Tlingit words

• They all live in the same town

• The children all attend the same school

• They all carve totem poles and have clans

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How are Hydaburg and Klukwan alike?

• They both rely on fishing

• They are both very modern

• They are set up just for tourists

• They have the same population

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Which of these sentences from the article best represents the main idea of the section "Living with Nature?"

• "Klukwan is indeed a beautiful, bountiful place to live."

• "The villagers share this valley with the largest gathering of bald eagles in North America."

• "Near the middle is the community center, used for potlaches and other special events."

• "Each October and November, up to 4,000 eagles congregate to glut themselves on late-run salmon in the Chillkat River."

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The author supports the main idea of the section "Living with Nature" mostly by

• describing what Josh and his friends do for fun

• quoting the words of numerous people who live in Klukwan

• Explaining that the Tlingits have lived by the Chillkat River for thousands of years

• giving examples of the natural resources and rich history of the Chillkat River valley

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How has the Tlingit tradition of uncles teaching nephews changed over time?

• Parents used to pay the uncle, but now uncles receive no money.

• Nephews used to live with their uncle, but now they stay with their parents.

• Uncles used to spoil their nephews, but now they are extremely strict with them.

• Uncles used to be involved in their nephews lives, but now they have no contact.

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The author believes that the Haida and the Tlingit

• should work together more often.

• struggle to survive in the harsh environment.

• would have better lives with more modern equipment.

• live fulfilling lives mixing modern and traditional civilization.

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Which of the following sentences from the article best supports the idea that Klukwan is a beautiful place to live?

• "They also held rights to the trains later used by the Gold Rush prospectors headed for the Klondike."

• "In the distance, snow-capped mountains tower above a lush, green valley teeming with fish and wildlife.

• "Even though Josh is still young, he has learned the rules of his society, not from books, but from the Ravens and Eagles around him.

• "The people of Klukwan depend on fish and game as their food staples, ad drive twenty-one miles to Haines for any other groceries, to pick up mail, see a movie, or board the ferry on the Inside Passage."

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According to the article, what is the difference between Lani's generation and her parents' generation?

• Lani's parents were not taught to sing and dance.

• Lani was punished if she spoke her native language.

• Lani is not as interested in Tlingit traditions as her parents were.

• Lani's parents listened to old recordings and tried out dance steps.

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