WorksheetsChildren of the Midnight Sun
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
What does the word abundance mean in the sentence below?
A tropical rain forest has an abundance of wildlife.
stack
shorter
small group
great amount
What does the word lore mean in the sentence below?
Maya is fascinated by the lore of the ancient Egyptian goddess, Isis.
legends
science
summary
wisdom
What does the word altered mean in the sentence below?
Adding bright red curtains and a blue rug really altered the appearance of the room.
changed
hid
improved
ruined
What does the word cultural mean in the sentence below?
The dragon dance is one of the most popular cultural events during the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
related to laws and rules
related to sports and athletics
related to customs and traditions
related to money and good fortune
What does the word heritage mean in the sentence below?
Anil will learn more about his Indian heritage when he visits his grandparents in India.
background
education
fortune
future
more than enough, plenty
abundance
altered
concept
cultural
changed, adjusted
abundance
altered
concept
cultural
a basic thought or idea
concept
teeming
lush
heritage
having to do with the ways of living of a people
lore
cultural
heritage
retains
everything passed down from ancestors, family, or country
cultural
teeming
lush
heritage
the collected folktales, traditions, and beliefs of a people
lush
concept
altered
lore
thick with greenery and plant life
retains
sophisticated
lush
abundance
hold on to; keeps
concept
retains
teeming
abundance
complex, having many details or pieces
sophisticated
teeming
lush
cultural
overflowing
teeming
retains
lore
lush
How is Selina similar to many children in other parts of the United States?
She is able to speak Haida.
She wears jewelry and has a cat.
She wears a dance costume with an eagle on it.
She helps with drying seaweed that her brothers gather.
According to this article, in what way are the Haidas, the Tlingits, and Tsimshians similar?
They all learn Tlingit words.
They all live in the same town.
The children all attend the same school.
They all carve totem poles and have clans.
How are the Hydaburg and Klukwan alike?
They both rely on fishing.
They are both very modern.
They are set up just for tourists.
They have the same population.
Which of these sentences from the article best represents the main idea of the section "Living with Nature"?
"Klukwan is indeed a beautiful, bountiful place to live."
"The villagers share this valley with the largest gathering of bald eagles in North America."
"Near the middle is the community center, used for potlatches and other special events."
"Each October and November, up to 4,000 eagles congregate to glut themselves on late-run salmon in the Chilkat River"
The author supports the main idea of the section "Living with Nature" mostly by
describing what Josh and his friends do for fun.
quoting the words of numerous people who live in Klukwan.
explaining that the Tlingits have lived by the Chilkat River for thousands of years.
giving examples of the natural resources and rich history of the Chilkat River valley.
How has the Tlingit tradition of uncles teaching nephews changed over time?
Parents used to pay the uncle, but now uncles receive no money.
Nephews used to live with their uncle, but now they stay with their parents.
Uncles used to spoil their nephews, but now they are extremely strict with them.
Uncles used to be involved in their nephews' lives, but now they have no contact.
The author believes that the Haida and the Tlingit
should work together more often.
struggle to survive in the harsh environment.
would have better lives with more modern equipment.
live fulfilling lives mixing modern and traditional civilization.
The author conveys her beliefs in the article by
focusing solely on modern ways of life in Alaska.
telling what historians have written about the people.
focusing on how the children themselves live their lives.
emphasizing the differences between the Haida and Tlingit.
Which of the following sentences from the article best supports the idea that Klukwan is a beautiful place to live?
"They also held rights to the trails later used by the Gold Rush prospectors headed for the Klondike."
"In the distance, snow-capped mountains tower above a lush, green valley teeming with fish and wildlife."
"Even though Josh is still young, he has learned the rules of his society, not from books, but from the Ravens and Eagles around him"
"The people of Klukwan depend on fish and game as their food staples, and drive twenty-one miles to Haines for any other groceries, to pick up mail, see a movie, or board the ferry on the Inside Passage."
According to the article, what is the difference between Lani's generation and her parents' generation?
Lani's parents were not taught to sing and dance.
Lani was punished if she spoke her native language.
Lani is not as interested in Tlingit traditions as her parents were.
Lani's parents listened to old recordings and tried out dance steps.
