The Birchbark House Chapters 9-11

(CH.9) When Nokomis was telling her story about going on the lake as a little girl, who did she meet in the water?

• Her grandmother

• Her dad

• Her brother

• Her husband

Answer explanation

In Nokomis's story, she recalls meeting her grandmother in the water when she was a little girl. This moment highlights the connection between generations and the significance of family in her memories.

(CH.9) Although Yellow Kettle helped her, Omakayas was having trouble doing what?

• Finding food to prepare for Winter

• Making Makazins for Neewo

• Talking with the bears

• confronting Old Tallow's dogs

Answer explanation

Omakayas struggled with making makazins for Neewo, despite Yellow Kettle's help. This task was challenging for her, highlighting her difficulties in preparing for the winter.

Omakayas constantly states that she is "eight winters old", what exactly does this mean?

• Omakayas needs to stay in the woods for eight years

• Omakayas has been stuck in the Winter for eight years

• Omakayas is eight years old

• Omakayas has spent eight years at a Winter Cabin

Answer explanation

When Omakayas states she is "eight winters old", she is referring to her age in years, as each winter represents one year. Therefore, the correct interpretation is that Omakayas is eight years old.

The unexpected visitor came to the village of the Native Americans, he brought a disease with him that made a lot of people sick, what was this disease?

• Chickenpox

• Monkeypox

• Smallpox

• Lizardpox

Answer explanation

The disease brought by the unexpected visitor was smallpox, which had devastating effects on Native American populations due to lack of immunity. Chickenpox and monkeypox are different diseases, while lizardpox is not a recognized illness.

Which quote best supports the statement that Omakayas was a caretaker?

• "..fell down on the blanket, arms still held in the cradle shape of her brother, and knew nothing all that day"

• "...constant attention brought the little family through the first part of the illness's danger"

• "she stayed long in the cold, wrapped in her blanket, praying..."

• "for a long time she kneeled next to him, praying for him to live..."

Answer explanation

The quote "...constant attention brought the little family through the first part of the illness's danger" directly illustrates Omakayas' role as a caretaker, highlighting her dedication and care during a critical time.

What can be added to sentences to make it more detailed?

• Who, what, when, where, how, why

• Who, what, because, so, and

• Who, what, when, although, often

• When, where, because, how, what, and

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Who, what, when, where, how, why', includes essential question words that add detail by specifying the subject, action, time, place, manner, and reason, enhancing the clarity and depth of sentences.

How have Omakayas's feelings toward his sister changed since "The Visitor" on page 157?

• Omakayas is not bothered that Angeline is scarred from the disease.

• Omakayas was always envious of her sister's beauty, but now she feels more beautiful than Angeline.

• Omakayas was always envious of Angeline's beauty but, she is now saddened that her sister is scarred from the disease.

• Omakayas is anxiously waiting for the Winter to be over.

Answer explanation

Omakayas's feelings have shifted from envy of Angeline's beauty to sadness over her sister's scars from the disease, indicating a deeper emotional connection and empathy.

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

• A pretty necklace for Angeline.
  

• 
  A leash for Andeg.
  

• 
  Makazins for Neewo.
  

• 
  A bag for herself.

Answer explanation

Omakayas used the beads given by Ten Snow to create makazins, which are soft shoes, for Neewo. This choice highlights her care for her brother and the practical use of the beads.

How did Omakayas eventually know that Deydey was sick with smallpox?

• 
  He kept chopping firewood.
  

• 
  Deydey was coughing.

• He is annoyed at her for asking him to stop chopping wood.
  

• .
  Deydey staggered as he walked into the cabin with Neewo.
  

Answer explanation

Omakayas realized Deydey was sick with smallpox when she saw him stagger as he walked into the cabin with Neewo, indicating he was unwell. This physical sign was a clear indication of his illness.

(CH.11) "The strong old woman was walking away, and in her step there was sadness of parting with an old but dangerously foolish friend"

Explain the meaning behind this quote

• Old Tallow was disappointed that she killed the yellow dog, but she know that Omakayas's safety was more important

• Old Tallow was happy that she killed the yellow dog because he should have never harmed Omakayas

• Old Tallow was sad that she killed the yellow dog because that was her best friend and her protection in the woods

• Old Tallow was excited that she killed the yellow dog because she wanted to get another dog for her family

Answer explanation

The quote reflects Old Tallow's disappointment over killing the yellow dog, which was a foolish friend. However, she prioritizes Omakayas's safety, showing her deep care despite the sadness of losing her companion.