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What made the hunters aghast when Keesh addressed them?
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?
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?
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?
How did the hunters react to Keesh's mention of his father's hunting prowess?
Why did the hunters suggest sending Keesh off to bed?
Why did the hunters suggest sending Keesh off to bed?
What did Keesh highlight about the meat distributed to him and his family?
What did Keesh highlight about the meat distributed to him and his family?
What did Keesh do when he encountered the great he-bear?
What did Keesh do when he encountered the great he-bear?
How did the bear react initially when Keesh confronted it?
How did the bear react initially when Keesh confronted it?
What did Keesh drop for the bear to eat as he ran away?
What did Keesh drop for the bear to eat as he ran away?
How did the bear eventually react after consuming the little round balls dropped by Keesh?
How did the bear eventually react after consuming the little round balls dropped by Keesh?
What was the reaction of the group when retelling the story of Keesh and the bear?
What was the reaction of the group when retelling the story of Keesh and the bear?
How did Keesh ensure his safety as he made off over the ice?
How did Keesh ensure his safety as he made off over the ice?
What did Keesh use to kill bears?
What did Keesh use to kill bears?
How did Keesh manage to become the head man of his village?
How did Keesh manage to become the head man of his village?
What was the purpose of the little round ball made by Keesh?
What was the purpose of the little round ball made by Keesh?
What did Ugh-Gluk and Klosh-Kwan say after Keesh explained his method?
What did Ugh-Gluk and Klosh-Kwan say after Keesh explained his method?
Why did Keesh rise to prominence in his village?
Why did Keesh rise to prominence in his village?
What was the role of whalebone in Keesh's plan to kill bears?
What was the role of whalebone in Keesh's plan to kill bears?
What did Keesh carry with him on the day he went forth along the shore-line?
What did Keesh carry with him on the day he went forth along the shore-line?
How did people react to Keesh going forth to hunt alone?
How did people react to Keesh going forth to hunt alone?
Why did women look pityingly at Ikeega after Keesh went hunting?
Why did women look pityingly at Ikeega after Keesh went hunting?
What was the general expectation regarding Keesh's return after going hunting?
What was the general expectation regarding Keesh's return after going hunting?
What event occurred on the third day that prevented Keesh from returning?
What event occurred on the third day that prevented Keesh from returning?
How were people's reactions to Keesh's absence different from their initial views of him going hunting?
How were people's reactions to Keesh's absence different from their initial views of him going hunting?
What was Keesh doing when the news of the bear killing was being spread?
What was Keesh doing when the news of the bear killing was being spread?
What reason did Keesh give for not immediately going to the council when summoned?
What reason did Keesh give for not immediately going to the council when summoned?
What did Keesh claim his method of hunting the ice-bear involved?
What did Keesh claim his method of hunting the ice-bear involved?
How did Keesh respond when asked if his hunting method involved witchcraft?
How did Keesh respond when asked if his hunting method involved witchcraft?
What was Ikeega feeling when the council arrived at Keesh's igloo?
What was Ikeega feeling when the council arrived at Keesh's igloo?
How did Keesh respond when asked if any man could use his hunting method?
How did Keesh respond when asked if any man could use his hunting method?
