The Birchbark House Unit Quiz

Who is the main character of The Birchbark House?

• Omakayas

• Nokomis

• Angeline

• Old Tallow

Answer explanation

The main character of The Birchbark House is Omakayas, a young Ojibwe girl. The story follows her experiences and growth, making her the central figure in the narrative.

"She grew into a nimble young girl of seven winters..." What does this mean?

• The character has survived a winter storm seven times

• The character is seven years old

• The character has lived in the woods, during the winter for seven times.

• The character has never experienced winter in a very long time.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'seven winters' refers to the character's age, indicating she is seven years old. It uses a poetic way to express age by counting the winters she has experienced.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Who were Omakayas's siblings?

• Neewo, Old Tallow, Ten Snow

• Neewo, Angeline, Yellow Kettle

• Neewo, Angeline, Little Pinch

• Neewo, Angeline, Little Pinch, Andeg

Answer explanation

Omakayas's siblings are Neewo, Angeline, and Little Pinch. The other options include characters not related to her family, making this the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

"Like a small, striped snake, like a salamander, or a squirrel maybe..." This is an example of which type of figurative language?

• conjunction

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

Answer explanation

The phrase compares something to a small, striped snake, salamander, or squirrel using 'like', which indicates a simile. Similes directly compare two different things using 'like' or 'as', making this the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Yellow Kettle sent Omakayas on a mission to retrieve ________ from Old Tallow?

• scissors

• a knife

• a pile of rocks

• a hammer

Answer explanation

Yellow Kettle sent Omakayas to retrieve scissors from Old Tallow, as this was the specific item needed for their task. The other options, such as a knife, a pile of rocks, and a hammer, were not mentioned in this context.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What task did Omakayas want to avoid completing for her mother?

• creating moose hide clothing

• assisting with the moose hide

• cooking the moose hide

• cutting the moose hide up

Answer explanation

Omakayas wanted to avoid assisting with the moose hide, as it was a task she found burdensome. This choice reflects her desire to escape the responsibilities associated with preparing the hide for clothing.

"Leave her alone. This is your last warning! Touch her and you die!" Is the quote Old Tallow mentioned when_____________?

• the dogs wanted Omakayas to play fetch

• the dogs wanted to be petted by Omakayas

• the dogs kept messing with Omakayas

• the dogs wanted Omakayas to give them a snack

Answer explanation

The quote reflects Old Tallow's protective stance when the dogs were being overly intrusive and disruptive towards Omakayas, indicating that they were 'messing with' her, which warranted a strong warning.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Who did Omakayas meet in the woods in Chapter Two? *Hint; she referred to them as her brothers

• The other Native American tribe

• The chinoomokamans

• The bears

• The crows

Answer explanation

In Chapter Two, Omakayas refers to the bears as her brothers, highlighting her connection to them. This choice emphasizes her bond with nature and the spiritual significance of the bears in her life.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What happened after Omakayas encountered the baby bears in the woods?

• The mother bear came near them

• She ran away because she believed the bears would hurt her

• The mother bear tried to eat Omakayas

• The baby bears scared Omakayas

Answer explanation

After Omakayas encountered the baby bears, the mother bear came near them, indicating a protective instinct rather than aggression. This choice highlights the natural behavior of mother bears in the presence of their young.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

In Chapter 3, Omakayas had to babysit baby Neewo, what happened once Yellow Kettle and the others left?

• Neewo started to walk away from Omakayas

• Neewo had a crying episode

• Neewo hit Omakayas with a toy

• Neewo refused to eat any food that Omakayas gave him.

Answer explanation

Once Yellow Kettle and the others left, Neewo had a crying episode, which is a common reaction for babies when they are left with someone new or feel insecure.

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CCSS.RL.5.1