Keesh's Journey Quiz

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What made the hunters aghast when Keesh addressed them?

His harsh words

His unusual quantity of bones

His serious demeanor

His young age (correct)

What was the reaction of the men to Keesh's speech?

Anger and rejection (correct)

Pride and acceptance

Applause and admiration

Confusion and disbelief

Why did Keesh mention his father, Bok, during the council meeting?

To show off in front of the hunters

To criticize his hunting skills

To prove his point about the meat distribution (correct)

To boast about his own abilities

How did the hunters react to Keesh's mention of his father's hunting prowess?

With disbelief and mockery Signup and view all the answers

Why did the hunters suggest sending Keesh off to bed?

Because he was a child speaking like a grown man Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh highlight about the meat distributed to him and his family?

It was always old and tough Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh do when he encountered the great he-bear?

Stood his ground and walked right up to the bear Signup and view all the answers

How did the bear react initially when Keesh confronted it?

Turned away and slowly made off Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh drop for the bear to eat as he ran away?

Little round balls Signup and view all the answers

How did the bear eventually react after consuming the little round balls dropped by Keesh?

Cried aloud in pain and thrashed about Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the group when retelling the story of Keesh and the bear?

They expressed open unbelief Signup and view all the answers

How did Keesh ensure his safety as he made off over the ice?

By dropping little round balls for the bear Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh use to kill bears?

Whalebone Signup and view all the answers

How did Keesh manage to become the head man of his village?

By exercising headcraft Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the little round ball made by Keesh?

To kill the bears Signup and view all the answers

What did Ugh-Gluk and Klosh-Kwan say after Keesh explained his method?

"Oh!" and "Ah!" Signup and view all the answers

Why did Keesh rise to prominence in his village?

By providing food and prosperity through headcraft Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of whalebone in Keesh's plan to kill bears?

To make the blubber hollow Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh carry with him on the day he went forth along the shore-line?

Both his bow and the hunting-spear Signup and view all the answers

How did people react to Keesh going forth to hunt alone?

With laughter and talk Signup and view all the answers

Why did women look pityingly at Ikeega after Keesh went hunting?

Because they thought Keesh might not return safely Signup and view all the answers

What was the general expectation regarding Keesh's return after going hunting?

He would come back shortly, meek, and soft of speech Signup and view all the answers

What event occurred on the third day that prevented Keesh from returning?

A wild gale Signup and view all the answers

How were people's reactions to Keesh's absence different from their initial views of him going hunting?

They expressed concern and regret Signup and view all the answers

What was Keesh doing when the news of the bear killing was being spread?

Skinning the bear Signup and view all the answers

What reason did Keesh give for not immediately going to the council when summoned?

He was tired and hungry Signup and view all the answers

What did Keesh claim his method of hunting the ice-bear involved?

Headcraft, not witchcraft Signup and view all the answers

How did Keesh respond when asked if his hunting method involved witchcraft?

He said it was only for boys to know about witches Signup and view all the answers

What was Ikeega feeling when the council arrived at Keesh's igloo?

Proud and embarrassed by turns Signup and view all the answers

How did Keesh respond when asked if any man could use his hunting method?

"Any man can use it" Signup and view all the answers