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What is the primary reason the characters chose to sleep outside?
What is the primary reason the characters chose to sleep outside?
- They preferred the fresh air
- They had been outside all day
- They wanted to be close to the lodge (correct)
- It was too cold inside
The father's living space was entirely made of stone walls.
The father's living space was entirely made of stone walls.
False (B)
What significant item belonging to the mother was found in the father's living space?
What significant item belonging to the mother was found in the father's living space?
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The father's physical appearance is described as having a series of scars that resemble _______.
The father's physical appearance is described as having a series of scars that resemble _______.
What did the father's crutch resemble?
What did the father's crutch resemble?
Mitch sacrificed himself so that someone else could escape.
Mitch sacrificed himself so that someone else could escape.
The mother's name is _______.
The mother's name is _______.
Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
What did the characters gather around?
What did the characters gather around?
Miig was hesitant about the plans for Minerva.
Miig was hesitant about the plans for Minerva.
Who seemed surprised by the character's decision to stay outside?
Who seemed surprised by the character's decision to stay outside?
Miig mentioned that they would meet with the ______ to figure things out.
Miig mentioned that they would meet with the ______ to figure things out.
Match the characters with their traits or roles:
Match the characters with their traits or roles:
What was the initial tone of the conversation about finding Minerva?
What was the initial tone of the conversation about finding Minerva?
The character picked up a stone intending to use it as a weapon.
The character picked up a stone intending to use it as a weapon.
What did Miig emphasize they need to be better at?
What did Miig emphasize they need to be better at?
What was the reason for the main character's anxiety before Rose spoke to him?
What was the reason for the main character's anxiety before Rose spoke to him?
Chi-Boy was not performing a patrol at the end of the night.
Chi-Boy was not performing a patrol at the end of the night.
What does the solar-powered lamp in Rose's tent do?
What does the solar-powered lamp in Rose's tent do?
Rose mentioned that Miig is a bit worried about _____ changes.
Rose mentioned that Miig is a bit worried about _____ changes.
Match the characters with their notable actions:
Match the characters with their notable actions:
What quality about the tent does the main character notice?
What quality about the tent does the main character notice?
The main character feels that he has changed significantly throughout the story.
The main character feels that he has changed significantly throughout the story.
How does the main character feel about his memories with his parents?
How does the main character feel about his memories with his parents?
What is Francis's main job described in the content?
What is Francis's main job described in the content?
Francis feels a sense of failure regarding his ability to protect.
Francis feels a sense of failure regarding his ability to protect.
How did Francis feel about staying with his dad?
How did Francis feel about staying with his dad?
Francis was overwhelmed by the __________ of the situation when he found his dad.
Francis was overwhelmed by the __________ of the situation when he found his dad.
Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
What did the song that interrupted Francis and the girl evoke?
What did the song that interrupted Francis and the girl evoke?
The guards near the cave entrance seemed very concerned about the situation.
The guards near the cave entrance seemed very concerned about the situation.
What sensory detail is used to describe the girl in front of Francis?
What sensory detail is used to describe the girl in front of Francis?
What emotion does the narrator primarily feel when observing Derrick and Rose together?
What emotion does the narrator primarily feel when observing Derrick and Rose together?
The narrator was the only one not participating in the dancing.
The narrator was the only one not participating in the dancing.
What did the narrator do early the next morning?
What did the narrator do early the next morning?
Clarence raised his voice to declare the next one was __________.
Clarence raised his voice to declare the next one was __________.
Match the character to their action during the gathering:
Match the character to their action during the gathering:
What did Derrick hand to Tree?
What did Derrick hand to Tree?
The narrator left the warmth of the circle to engage with others.
The narrator left the warmth of the circle to engage with others.
The narrator referred to themselves as having the longest __________ in the group.
The narrator referred to themselves as having the longest __________ in the group.
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Chapter Summary
- The story takes place in a cave inhabited by a group of people.
- French, the protagonist, finds his father after a long search.
- His father is injured and exhausted, his mother is deceased.
- The group is planning to rescue Minerva.
- Miig, a leader of the group, is tired and seems to be disengaged with their immediate plans.
- French and Rose share a moment of intimacy, hinting at feelings between them.
- The group is interrupted by singing Miigwans who arrive at the cave.
- The group is dancing despite the seriousness of their situation.
- French is jealous when Rose and Derrick dance together.
Key Characters
- French: The protagonist, a young man searching for his father.
- Rose: A member of the group, she has feelings for French.
- Miig: A leader of the group, he is weary and hesitant to lead them.
- Derrick: A Miigwan who sings and plays a drum.
- Clarence: A Miigwan who, along with Derrick, entertains the camp.
- Wab: A member of the group.
- Chi-Boy: A member of the group.
- Slopper: A member of the group.
Key Facts
- French’s mother is dead.
- Miig is concerned about French’s emotional state and seems to be struggling with the situation.
- The group is planning to rescue Minerva, believing she holds the key to their success.
- French is drawn to Rose and experiences jealousy when Derrick and Rose dance together.
- The Miigwans arrive unexpected, adding a layer of complexity to the tense environment.
Key Themes
- Family: The importance of family is evident in the story, highlighting the challenges and joys of finding and losing family members.
- Loss: French deals with the loss of his mother and the loss of his own identity as he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings.
- Resilience: Despite the hardship and uncertainty, the group perseveres and continues their mission.
Foreshadowing
- The group's optimism is challenged by Miig’s weariness and Rose’s concerns for French’s emotional state.
- The Miigwans' arrival and the focus on dancing suggests a change in the group’s dynamics and future plans.
- The arrival of the Miigwans could potentially lead to danger or conflict.
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