WorksheetsBirchbark House Chapter 5-8 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the word stifled mean as it is used in the sentence below? (page 77)
In the brush, Angeline and Omakayas clapped hands over their mouths to stifle their glee.
to stop oneself from reacting
to show excitement
to notice something
to celebrate
Which piece of evidence supports the answer to the meaning of stifle?
"Deydey and Fishtail managed to keep straight faces.."
"...their glee."
"...Angeline and Omakayas clapped hands over their mouths.."
"..Omakayas was sure she saw the corner of Deydey's mouth twitch."
Deydey states "They are like greedy children. Nothing will ever please them for long." Look at pages 77-78 to determine the meaning of this statement.
Big Pinch shoved handfuls of berries into his greedy mouth
The white men were only children who acted like Big Pinch
The white men took over a large area of land but decided to relocate further west
The white men took over a large area of land and wanted more and more land
What does the word preened mean as it is used in the first paragraph on page 86?
looked
ate
straighten and smoothed
waved
Which piece of evidence best supports the answer to the meaning of the word preened?
"...as he glared down.."
"..fluttered out of reach.."
"...eat the rest of them!"
"..his new growth of feathers"
How did mama know Big Pinch ate the berries?
Choose 2!
Big Pinch still held berries in his hand
Mama was not fooled by Big Pinch's berry arrangement
Big Pinch groaned with a stomach ache
Andeg flew away
Big Pinch had berry stains on his hands and mouth
Which of the following best summarizes Pinch and Andeg's interaction on page 93-94.
After Andeg speaks out, Pinch responds with obnoxious behavior. Pinch tipped the canoe and ran to mama. After he felt embarrassed so he started to respect Andeg.
Pinch's obnoxious behavior causes Andeg to speak out, which frightens Pinch to tears but it didn't change the way Pinch treated Andeg
Pinch's obnoxious behavior causes Andeg to speak out, embarrassing Pinch and making him cry. After feeling embarrassed Pinch started to respect Andeg.
Pinch's obnoxious behavior causes Andeg to speak out, which frightens Pinch to tears. Even since Andeg embarrassed Pinch, Pinch did not show respect for Andeg.
How are the characters feeling as they prepare for winter? Look at pages 100-101 to determine the answer.
The characters are excited to prepare for a new season, but they worry about their food supply.
The characters are excited to prepare for a new season, and they are confident they have stored enough food.
The characters are determined to prepare for winter, and they are confident they have enough food.
The characters feel determined to prepare for winter, but they worry about their food supply.
How are Omakayas and Two Strike Girl alike?
They both don't like the hard work of a boy's job
They both don't like the tedious work of a girl's job
They both don't like to weave mats very well
They both don't know how to gather bundles of reeds
How are Omakayas and Two Strike Girl alike?
"Here," said Two Strike Girl, dumping hers off. She gathered herself to spring away, but grandma caught her
"Two Strike Girl's crooked and gaping (in its weave)...
"Omakayas grumbled when grandma asked her to go pick reeds"
"...Omakayas's regular and straight in its weave.."
"Omakayas felt proud and bold"
How does the author support the point that the family worked hard to prepare a food cache for the winter?
by sharing Omakayas's personal account of preparing the cache
by comparing preparing a food cache to constructing a birchbark container
by describing the appearance of a food cache
by explaining the sequence of events for preparing a food cache
Why do you think Nokomis tells Omakayas to listen to the plants and animals?
Listening to nature will help prevent the white men from taking over their land.
Listening to nature will help keep them safe during the cold months.
Listening to nature will help lead her to food, protection, or medicine.
Grandma's advise "Take their ways if you need them, but don't forget your own" How does this advise support your understanding of the relationship between Europeans and Native Americans?
Europeans will help Native Americans if they need it, but Native Americans might forget their ways
If Native Americans learn from the Europeans, they will forget their ways
Some of the Europeans ways might be useful, but Native Americans should not forget their own ways
Why was it important for the Native Americans to learn the language of the Europeans?
to make sure they weren't taken advantage of
for trading
communication and agreements
all of the above
"Old Tallow was looking at her the same way she looked at her dogs! What does the statement explain about Old Tallow and Omakayas's relationship?
Old Tallow doesn't trust Omakayas, so she watches her carefully
Old Tallow wants to control Omakayas the way she controls her dogs
Old Tallow liked her dogs more than anyone else, so the idea that she looked at Omakayas the same way made her feel safe, happy, and protected
Old Tallow believes Omakayas is a dog so she loves her
