Character Actions and Themes in Story

The transcript covers the excitement of the first snow, concerns about DayDay's trading before the freeze, interactions with Old Tallow, Pinch's mischievous snowball fight, the girls exploring the village and considering school, Fishtail's motive for attending school, and DayDay's return home. It highlights cultural interactions, family dynamics, and the importance of learning and adaptation.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of Chapter Eight?

• The end of winter

• The arrival of spring

• The excitement of the first snow

• A summer festival

Why is Mama concerned about DayDay's trading route?

• He forgot his supplies

• The ice might not be solid enough

• He is traveling alone

• He might get lost

What does Pinch do to make his snowballs more harmful?

• He adds water to them

• He packs stones inside them

• He freezes them overnight

• He throws them with extra force

What are the girls curious about when they explore the village?

• The new market

• The Catholic Mission School

• The village festival

• The new houses being built

What advice does Grandma give about learning new ways?

• Forget the old ways completely

• Only learn new ways if they are easy

• Take new ways if needed but remember your own

• Avoid learning anything new

Why does Fishtail want to learn to read the 'chukan tracks'?

• To impress the priest

• To understand the treaties better

• To write letters to his family

• To teach others in the village

What does Pinch do after the first snow melts?

• He continues to throw snowballs

• He goes fishing

• He builds a snowman

• He helps with chores

What does Old Tallow bring back from her hunting trip?

• A deer

• Two plump beavers

• A wild turkey

• A basket of berries

What is the family's reaction to DayDay's arrival?

• They are surprised and happy

• They are indifferent

• They are worried

• They are upset