Akando and Aponi, The Gatherers- CKLA Unit 8

Akando and Aponi were __________.

• cousins

• mother and son

• twins

What time of year did this chapter take place?

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

What does the word ceremonial mean as it is used in chapter 2?

• relating to a formal series of events that mark an important occasion

• a sad day

• friends

What is a synonym for the word constructed?

• built

• tore down

• smashed

What were Akando and Aponi sent out to do?

• hunt deer for meat

• plant new crops

• gather wild fruits, berries and nuts

Why would they save the food for later?

• So that they would have food stored for when winter came

• The food wasn't ripe yet so they couldn't eat it

• They were on a diet of only meat

What would typically kill the crops?

• Another tribe would ruin it

• Deer would come and eat it

• The winter frost would ruin it

What does Aponi want to do?

• Take a rest for a while

• Play a game with the boys in her tribe

• Go back to her wigwam to play with her friends

What does Akando do while he lets Aponi rest?

• They eat a quick snack

• They play a game using leaves and a stone

• The take a short nap

What external character trait does Aponi use to describe Akando?

• shy

• rude

• bossy