Understanding Nature and Winter Preparation

The transcript covers Chapter Seven of 'Birch Bark House,' focusing on the family's preparation for winter. The family works hard to store food and resources, using every part of nature efficiently. Nokomis blesses the food and prays for protection, highlighting their spiritual connection. The family moves to the winter cabin, where Omakios learns about her connection with nature from Nokomis. The chapter ends with the family settling in the cabin, experiencing the harsh winter cold.

What can be inferred from the chapter title 'The Move'?

• The family is going on a vacation.

• The family is preparing to move for the winter.

• Someone is moving to a new house.

• The family is preparing for a summer trip.

What task did the girls perform to prepare food for winter?

• They made jam.

• They dried and parched corn.

• They cooked stew.

• They baked bread.

How did the family use the charcoal from grilling fish?

• To paint their house.

• To caulk the seams of their canoes.

• To heat their home.

• To fertilize the soil.

What material did the family use to construct their food storage container?

• Metal

• Birch bark

• Wood

• Clay

What did Mama use to store pounded meat and dried berries?

• Glass jars

• Wooden boxes

• Plastic bags

• Moose intestines

What was the purpose of Nokomis's blessing of the food storage?

• To ensure the food tastes good.

• To protect the food and family during winter.

• To make the food last longer.

• To celebrate the harvest.

What did Nokomis pray for during her powerful prayer?

• For a bountiful harvest.

• For protection and survival through winter.

• For a new home.

• For good weather.

What feeling did the family experience as they prepared for winter?

• Unease

• Indifference

• Joy

• Excitement

How did Nokomis feel about moving to the winter cabin?

• She was sad.

• She was excited.

• She was indifferent.

• She was scared.

What did Omakios notice about the bundles Nokomis carried?

• They were very large.

• They were colorful.

• They were cleverly tied and interestingly smelled.

• They were heavy.