Anishnaabe Culture Quiz

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What does Miig keep in a small pouch around his neck?

His heart (correct)
A knife
A compass
Tobacco

Minerva speaks frequently and at length.

False (B)

How does Miig's hair differ from typical styles?

His hair is shaved to the skull except down the middle.

Miig's moustache only grows on the _____ side of his top lip.

left Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters to their descriptions:

Miig = Tall and bent like a question mark Minerva = Dark, round, and tiny Miig's pouch = Holds his heart Minerva's hair = Braided like a little girl Signup and view all the answers

What do the children play in?

In the river (A) Signup and view all the answers

Miig shows a lot of patience during their discussions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristic makes Minerva seem like a tree stump?

She is dark, round, and tiny. Signup and view all the answers

What did Miig do when he mentioned Story?

He exhaled smoke. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The youngest individuals were allowed to attend Story.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Anishnaabe people experience when newcomers arrived?

Conflict and suffering due to new germs and schools. Signup and view all the answers

The boys puffed out their chests when Miig spoke about being great _____ .

fighters Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their corresponding effects:

New germs = Caused sickness and loss Schools opening = Led to loss of languages Warriors = Symbolized strength and pride Sweat lodges = Represented cultural practices Signup and view all the answers

What materials were used to construct the sweat lodges mentioned?

Branches and shirts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Miig indicated the ground with his hand while beginning Story.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The woods grew _____ as Miig began to tell the Story.

quiet Signup and view all the answers

What did the group do when they started to grow bored with the lyrics?

They made up new lyrics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Miig usually yells at the twins for collecting rocks.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Miig express about the birds?

They are too quiet. Signup and view all the answers

Wab was in charge of the ______ in the camp.

cooking Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their roles:

Miig = Quiet leader Wab = In charge of cooking Rose = Aggressive response Minerva = Old woman of the group Signup and view all the answers

What was the group singing about?

Their journey (B) Signup and view all the answers

Wab preferred to work with others during cooking.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the group enter from?

The east Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator use to mark their goals during the walk?

Avoiding twigs (B) Signup and view all the answers

The narrator felt energized and strong while walking through the environment.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What natural disaster is mentioned as having caused fear in the population?

hurricanes and earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

The narrator climbed up into the middle of the roots and leaned back, feeling _______.

soothing Signup and view all the answers

What body part did the narrator notice a rattle in, indicating past illness?

Lungs (A) Signup and view all the answers

The narrator shows a desire to understand the actions of those they fear.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator think about regarding the actions of people during dire circumstances?

The narrator wondered if they would be capable of harming others or their own loved ones. Signup and view all the answers

The hole left by the felled tree had filled with _______ water.

filthy Signup and view all the answers

Why was Frenchie trying to hold on to the tree trunk?

He didn't want Mitch to be angry. (B), He wanted to hide from the Recruiters. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Zheegwon stood alone when he woke Frenchie up.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Nishin' mean as explained by Rose?

good Signup and view all the answers

The sun was _____ that morning even as they edged further north.

warm Signup and view all the answers

What did Frenchie do immediately after waking up?

Rolled up his sleeping bag. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the character to their action or trait:

Miig = Pouring water on the pit Rose = Catching up with Frenchie Mitch = Waving happily Frenchie = Waking up in a sweat Signup and view all the answers

Which two characters needed an advantage to keep up?

Minerva and RiRi (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Frenchie's immediate reaction to Rose after she punched his arm?

He smiled. Signup and view all the answers

What animal did the narrator encounter while on the hunt?

A moose (C) Signup and view all the answers

The narrator felt confident in taking a shot at the moose without hesitation.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What lesson did Miig teach about selecting a target while hunting?

Always go for the sure target. Signup and view all the answers

The sound of deep movement was described as maybe just the mud __________.

shifting Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their descriptions:

Emotions felt during the hunt = Adrenaline and anticipation Description of the moose = Massive and ancient Outcome of the encounter = Decision against taking the shot Potential uses for the moose = Food, hide, and tools Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator think about the moose while aiming?

It embodied the weight of history. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The narrator was willing to traverse a long distance to transport the moose meat back to camp.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the moose do that indicated awareness of the narrator's presence?

It raised its head and blinked. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Miig's physical appearance

Miig had shaved hair, a one-sided mustache, and wore army pants and layers of sweaters. He carried a pouch around his neck.

Miig's unusual pouch

Miig kept his heart in a pouch around his neck, believing it was safer there than in his chest.

Minerva's appearance

Minerva was small, dark, with long grey braids and a kerchief. She was quiet and observant.

Minerva's observational nature

Minerva watched everything around her: the children, the trees, the birds, the fires. She's quiet, and observes everything around her.