The secret of the winter count

Who is the main girl in the story?

• A. Emma the visiting girl

• B. Sarah the village girl

• C. Anna the trader girl

• D. Leah the hunter girl

Who becomes Emma’s friend in the village?

• Running Deer the helper

• Star Walker the boy

• Quiet Wind the elder

• Tall Pine the scout

Where does the story take place?

• Near a prairie village

• Inside a city school

• Beside an ocean shore

• Under a forest hill

What problem is happening in the village?

• Too much heavy rain

• Strong winter snow

• Very little rainfall

• Loud summer storms

Who explains the winter count to Emma?

• Star Walker the boy

• A traveling horse trader

• A visiting town soldier

• A passing river guide

What does Emma notice first in the village?

• Special symbols and patterns

• Large boats near rivers

• Tall buildings near camp

• Busy markets near roads

What is the winter count?

• A record of yearly events

• A list of hunting tools

• A map of river paths

• A bag of blankets

Why are the symbols important?

• They show yearly stories

• They make tents stronger

Who keeps stories from the past?

• Respected elders in village

• Visiting traders from towns

• Passing soldiers on trails

• Hunters traveling alone

What does Emma begin to understand?

• Symbols can tell stories

• Symbols can stop storms

• Symbols can build shelters

• Symbols can catch animals