Julia Parker Basket Weaving

Where did Julia Parker first learn about baskets?

• Grandmother's house

• Husband's village

• Indian village

• Yosemite National Park

What did the weavers give Julia as she started learning about baskets?

• Songs to sing

• Rules to follow

• Materials to use

• Design patterns

What kind of designs does Julia like to put in her work?

• Circles and squares

• Stripes and polka dots

• Triangles and zigzags

• Flowers and leaves

Why are the plants not as strong as they used to be?

• Due to overharvesting

• Due to climate change

• Due to pollution

• Due to lack of care

What does Julia do when she collects the willows?

• Watering and fertilizing

• Selling and trading

• Cutting and drying

• Prayer, song, and offering

What is the rule when gathering materials from the earth?

• Take with permission

• Take without permission

• Take without asking

• Take without giving back

How do the plants communicate when it's time to gather them?

• Through the wind

• Through the rain

• Through the seasons

• Through the animals

What is the relationship between humans and plants according to Julia?

• Plants and humans have no relationship

• Plants and humans are equal

• Plants are masters of humans

• Plants are tools for humans

What does Julia ask the plants before gathering them?

• If they are useful

• If they are beautiful

• If they are healthy

• If they are ready to be picked

What does Julia believe about the plants and humans?

• Plants need humans to survive

• Humans need plants to survive

• Plants and humans are enemies

• Plants and humans are independent