Birchbark House Ch.9-11 (winter) Review

What does the word tamped mean as it's used in the following "The heaviest mud he could find, the stickiest clay, Deydey tamped between the logs to seal the cracks."

• break apart

• to cross over each other

• to copy

• to pack or squeeze together tightly

What did Omakayas make with the beads that Ten Snow have her?

• a necklace for Angeline

• a leash for Andeg

• beaded makazins for Neewo

Which detail best supports the answer to the meaning of the word tamped in the sentence: "The heaviest mud he could find, the stickiest clay, Deydey tamped between the logs to seal the cracks."

• "The heaviest mud he could find"

• "...seal the cracks.."

• "The cabin was made in the Chimookoman way"

Look at page 131. How does the narrator's point of view influence how the event is told?

• By including all of the characters thoughts and feelings

• By focusing on Angeline's thoughts and feelings

• By focusing on Omakayas's thoughts an feelings

• By quoting Angeline's words

Which detail best supports the idea that the visitor in Chapter 10 is a problem for Omakayas's family?

• The visitor is staying the night

• Omakayas's family does not have enough food to feed the visitor

• The visitor spreads the deadly disease to Omakayas's family

• The visitor leaves his voyageur crew behind

Which detail BEST explains how Omakayas's response to the challenges in chapter 10 contributes to the theme of the story?

• Shows that beauty is only skin-deep

• Shows that a young person can become more responsible when faced with challenges

• Shows that it is difficult to take care of sick family members

• Shows that learning new things is difficult

Which TWO details from chapter 10 best support the idea that Omakayas has grown more responsible due to the challenges she experienced?

• "It was difficult for Omakayas to understand all that had happened."

• "..Omakayas wrapped their hands with cloth.."

• "...face of her sister was covered with ugly sores and vivid lumps.."

• "She would not stay outside alone and away from those she loved..."

Why did Omakayas hit Deydey in the head with a stone?

• Omakayas wanted to prove how strong she was

• Omakayas is worried about him and is determined to stop him from going out in the cold.

• Omakayas is sacred of her dad's actions

• Omakayas is sad that her dad is sick and wants him to feel better

How does the author use evidence to support the point that Omakayas was depressed and felt guilty about Neewo's death?

• By showing that Omakayas stayed busy working

• By showing that Omakayas isolated herself and lost interest in her surroundings

• By showing that Omakayas listened to her family

• By showing that Omakayas knew she made a mistake

How do we know that Omakayas is depressed?

• She ate less and less

• She heard Old Tallow come and go

• She got sick with covid

• She thought Pinch was still annoying