Frenchie's Journey and Miig's Wisdom
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What emotion does Rose express to Frenchie before they fall asleep in the tent?

  • Joy about their adventure
  • Anxiety about Frenchie leaving (correct)
  • Excitement for the next day
  • Fear of the dark

Frenchie feels completely at peace with everything after he wakes up and sings with Miig.

False (B)

Who is the character that tells Frenchie about healing their lands?

Clarence

Minerva dies in the arms of Rose, Miig, and Frenchie after telling them to always go _____.

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

Match the characters with their actions:

<p>Rose = Cuts off her braid Frenchie = Joins the rescue group Derrick = Asks Rose to dance Isaac = Speaks fluent Cree</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dad give Frenchie permission to do?

<p>Search for Rose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frenchie hides to avoid saying goodbye to Rose.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Frenchie and his family are on the run?

<p>To escape the Recruiters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frenchie's mom is actively helping them by leading their escape.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant item do Rose and Frenchie bury with Minerva?

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

Who becomes Frenchie's surrogate father figure?

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

Frenchie discovers that his brother __________ sacrifices himself to distract the Recruiters.

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

Match the characters with their roles in the story:

<p>Frenchie = Main character on the run Miig = Surrogate father and leader Mitch = Frenchie's older brother Minerva = Elder teaching the language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following explains the significance of dreams in the story?

<p>They represent hope and future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The arrival of Rose brings grief into Frenchie's life.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What question does Wab raise regarding the nature of people and circumstances?

<p>Do circumstances make people bad, or do people make bad circumstances?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Minerva after she was captured by the Recruiters?

<p>She began to sing when hooked up to machines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wab was happy to talk about her past experiences in the city.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who raised Rose after her grandmother died?

<p>Her grandmother's brothers, William and Jonas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The shape-shifter that Minerva fought is called the ______.

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

What does Miig inform Frenchie about the government's actions?

<p>They are constructing new residential schools. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frenchie feels responsible for the safety of his family.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What item did Miig barter for with Frenchie's dad?

<p>A rifle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frenchie follows ______ and discovers a cliff incident involving Lincoln and RiRi.

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

How does Wab feel about her mother, based on her story?

<p>She has mixed feelings, mainly negative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Travis and Lincoln initially act as trustworthy allies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Miig consider when he decides to keep news about the government’s actions quiet?

<p>To give the other kids hope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters to their experiences:

<p>Miig = Lost husband to residential schools Wab = Injured and raped during a message run Frenchie = Responsible for family after losses Rose = Kissed Frenchie by the stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

After escaping from the school, Miig discovered the back of the truck filled with labeled ______.

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

What threat does Lincoln pose to RiRi?

<p>He chokes her and abducts her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Frenchie's coming-to-story

Frenchie's journey of finding surrogate father figure in Miig, who guides him and teaches him about the past and present of the Indigenous people.

Recruiters

A group of people who kidnap children and harvest their bone marrow for its supposed dream-enhancing properties.

Story

The Anishnaabe people's historical narrative about the world's current state. It explains the impact of residential schools on their culture and the consequences of resource scarcity.

Bone marrow and dreams

The belief that dreams are stored in bone marrow, which drives the Recruiters' actions.

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Residential schools

The process of forcibly assimilating Indigenous children into dominant culture through education and suppression of native language and traditions.

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Water scarcity

The scarcity of water due to government actions and the resulting impact on the environment and the Anishnaabe people.

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Circumstances vs. people

The exploration of the complex factors that contribute to human actions. In the story, it applies to the motivations of both the Indigenous people and the Recruiters.

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Survival

The struggle to survive in a harsh and changing world, driving the actions of both the Indigenous people and the Recruiters.

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Frenchie's Identity Crisis

Frenchie struggles with his identity and feels lost after finding his father. He acts out against Rose and accuses his father of not trying to find him and Mitch.

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Minerva's Death

Frenchie, Rose, and Miig are devastated when Minerva, their guide, is shot and killed by the van driver. They bury her and cut off their braids as a tribute.

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The Council's Purpose

The surviving group forms a Council to share knowledge about their language, stories, and traditions, establishing a youth council to carry on their legacy.

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Rose's Departure

Rose decides to leave the group, seeking a different path. She finds herself waiting for Frenchie, who is conflicted about his own journey.

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Miig and Isaac's Reunion

Frenchie finds a group of people, including Isaac, who unknowingly reunites with Miig. This reunion highlights the strong bonds of family and the power of dreams.

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Identity and Culture

The encounter with the diverse group, including a Cree man with a buffalo tattoo on his hand, raises questions about identity and the resilience of culture.

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Frenchie's Internal Conflict

Frenchie's conflicting feelings between staying with his found family and searching for his own sense of home, symbolized by his decision to go after Rose.

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Themes in the Story

The story highlights themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of family, both chosen and biological.

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What is the Rogarou?

A supernatural creature that is said to be a dog-man shape-shifter, believed to be capable of harming and becoming intimate with humans.

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What is a coming-to story?

A coming-to story is an individual's unique experience with being taken from their family and brought to residential schools.

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How was the ability to dream related to bone marrow?

The belief that the ability to dream resided in the bone marrow of Indigenous people and was targeted for extraction by the government.

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How were children taken to residential schools?

The government forcibly took Indigenous children from their families and placed them in residential schools.

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What is the significance of the buffalo tattoo on Miig's hand?

A symbol of a forced marriage at a residential school. The tattoo would be placed on the hand, symbolizing the forced relationship.

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Who is a recruiter?

An individual responsible for recruiting Indigenous children for the residential school system.

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What is the truth about the government building new schools?

The government claimed to be building new schools, but they were actually constructing new residential schools with the same agenda.

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What is a resistance group?

A group of individuals who resist against the government's assimilation and oppression of Indigenous communities.

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How was bone marrow extraction performed?

The method employed by the government to extract bone marrow from Indigenous children in residential schools, which is a practice that resulted in the deaths of many children.

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What do syllabics represent?

The symbolic representation of language, knowledge, and identity.

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What is a sweat lodge?

The location where Indigenous people gathered to cleanse themselves spiritually, a place of healing and renewal.

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What is the relationship between the ability to dream and bone marrow?

The belief that the ability to dream resided in the bone marrow of Indigenous people was a justification for the government’s forced assimilation policies.

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What is the significance of the ‘coming-to’s’ in this story?

This is the act of taking away Indigenous children from their families and placing them in residential schools, where they were forced to assimilate and lose their cultural identity.

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What is the main conflict presented in this story?

The main conflict in the story is survival and escape from the recruiters, who are seen as the antagonist force. This is a direct reflection of the real and ongoing oppression faced by Indigenous communities.

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Study Notes

Frenchie's Journey

  • Frenchie, an eleven-year-old Métis boy, experiences a "coming-to" story marked by loss and hardship.
  • His father leaves to protest residential school atrocities, and his mother becomes depressed.
  • Frenchie and his brother are nearly killed by Recruiters. Frenchie flees, aided by Miig.
  • Five years later, Frenchie is sixteen, running with a family comprised of Miig and many other Indigenous teens and children.

Miig's Wisdom and Stories

  • Miig reveals Anishnaabe culture, history, and the impact of residential schools.
  • He emphasizes the importance of dreams and how they are connected to their bone marrow.
  • Residential schools targeted Indigenous heritage and language. Water scarcity and disasters followed
  • New residential schools were created to extract Indigenous bone marrow to cultivate dreams.
  • Miig shares stories of the past and the present, both familial and historical.

Family Dynamics and Relationships

  • Frenchie forms close bonds within his adopted family, navigating complex relationships.
  • Rose and Frenchie develop a romantic connection.
  • Characters (Wab, RiRi, Slopper, Chi-Boy, & others) share their own difficult "coming-to" stories. These stories detail ongoing trauma and loss from the experiences of residential schools and subsequent impacts.
  • RiRi and Slopper's parents are dead. Recruiters stole Minerva's grandson. The Twins died.

Encounters and Conflicts

  • The family encounters the Recruiters, who engage in violence against Indigenous people.
  • Frenchie and his family find themselves on the run from the Recruiters.
  • The family experiences betrayal and violence as they flee the Recruiters.
  • Travis & Lincoln are found and are not Recruiters; they were a part of the group.
  • Lincoln steals RiRi and falls off a cliff; Frenchie shoots Travis in self-defense.

Community and Survival

  • Frenchie's family forms connections within the Indigenous community.
  • The family eventually reaches a resistance group.
  • The narrative highlights the resilience and unity of the Indigenous people.
  • The last act of the narrative conveys the power of dreams and their impact on relationships and survival in the face of danger.

Miig's History

  • Miig's past experiences with the residential school system are profound; these experiences greatly shape his actions.
  • Miig retrieves the marrow from the truck and sings to get rid of the other vials.
  • Miig's personal history is closely intertwined with his family's trauma and survival.

Frenchie's Choices and Growth

  • Frenchie wrestles with feelings of loss, responsibility, and his own identity.
  • He grapples with his individual choices in the face of societal cruelty.
  • Frenchie witnesses loss and faces complex moral dilemmas.
  • Frenchie faces the possibility of joining the resistance movement to fight for Indigenous survival.

Resolution and Hope

  • Ultimately, Frenchie and his community find strength in their shared experiences and cultural heritage.
  • The ability to dream is central to their resilience and the continuing cycle of Indigenous survival.
  • New residential school construction and the ongoing fight to protect Indigenous people from violence and subjugation are key factors in the novel's narrative.

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Explore the journey of Frenchie, an Indigenous boy, as he navigates loss and the impact of residential schools. With guidance from Miig, he learns about Anishnaabe culture and the importance of dreams. This quiz delves into family dynamics, cultural history, and the resilience of Indigenous communities.

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