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

    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.

    <p>left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters to their descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the children play in?

    <p>In the river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Miig shows a lot of patience during their discussions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristic makes Minerva seem like a tree stump?

    <p>She is dark, round, and tiny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Miig do when he mentioned Story?

    <p>He exhaled smoke.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The youngest individuals were allowed to attend Story.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Anishnaabe people experience when newcomers arrived?

    <p>Conflict and suffering due to new germs and schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>fighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their corresponding effects:

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

    What materials were used to construct the sweat lodges mentioned?

    <p>Branches and shirts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Miig indicated the ground with his hand while beginning Story.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They made up new lyrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Miig usually yells at the twins for collecting rocks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern does Miig express about the birds?

    <p>They are too quiet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wab was in charge of the ______ in the camp.

    <p>cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their roles:

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

    What was the group singing about?

    <p>Their journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wab preferred to work with others during cooking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the group enter from?

    <p>The east</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avoiding twigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>hurricanes and earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>soothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>filthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He didn't want Mitch to be angry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Zheegwon stood alone when he woke Frenchie up.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>good</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>warm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frenchie do immediately after waking up?

    <p>Rolled up his sleeping bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character to their action or trait:

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

    Which two characters needed an advantage to keep up?

    <p>Minerva and RiRi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He smiled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What animal did the narrator encounter while on the hunt?

    <p>A moose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Always go for the sure target.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>shifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator think about the moose while aiming?

    <p>It embodied the weight of history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It raised its head and blinked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Book Title and Author

    • The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
    • Copyright © 2017 Cherie Dimaline
    • 2017 Cormorant Books Inc.
    • 2016 Theytus Editions for a previous edition of "Frenchie's Coming-to Story"

    Publishing Information

    • Dancing Cat Books, an imprint of Cormorant Books Inc.
    • 10 St. Mary Street, Suite 615, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1P9
    • www.cormorantbooks.com
    • Printed and bound in Canada.

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