The Union of Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Ottawa

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What drove the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Ottawa men into the woods?

The death of all their warrior sons (correct)

Their desire to find a new place to live

A need to escape from their tribes

The hope of discovering new lands

What did the Ojibwe man notice about the tree in the woods?

It was a sacred site for the tribes

It had no leaves and looked dead

It was the perfect spot for hunting and gathering

It had long roots pointing in the four directions (correct)

Where did the Ojibwe man first see the long roots of the tree?

Towards the north

Towards the east (correct)

Towards the west

Towards the south

What was the significance of the four roots of the tree?

They symbolized the unity of the three tribes Signup and view all the answers

What was common among the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Ottawa men?

They all had ten children Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ojibwe man realize as he examined the tree?

The tree had four huge branches, extending out as far as the roots, one to each cardinal direction. Signup and view all the answers

What made the Ojibwe man forget his sorrow at losing his sons?

The beauty and serenity of the place where he found the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What was the common story shared by the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi men?

They all had sons who were lost in war and they felt they had nothing left to live for. Signup and view all the answers

What was notable about the newcomer approaching from the west?

He stopped mourning and wiped away his tears as he approached the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi men experience as they walked around and explored the place together?

They felt a very still and calm atmosphere around the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What was the atmosphere like in Mary Maloney's room while she waited for her husband?

Warm and clean Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary feel as she waited, looking at the clock?

Calm Signup and view all the answers

What physical change did Mary experience during her sixth month of pregnancy?

Her skin acquired a wonderful translucent quality Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary greet her husband as he came home?

"Hullo darling." Signup and view all the answers

What does the wife notice about her husband's drink towards the end of the passage?

She noticed little oily swirls in the dark yellow liquid. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the husband drain his glass of whiskey in one swallow despite it still being half full?

He was impatient and tired of sipping it. Signup and view all the answers

What does the wife offer to get for her husband, showing concern for his well-being?

Cheese and crackers Signup and view all the answers

How does the wife feel when sitting with her husband after a long period alone?

Blissful and content Signup and view all the answers

What does the wife compare feeling the warm male glow from her husband to?

Sunbathing in the sun Signup and view all the answers

Why does the wife think it's a shame that her husband is kept walking about on his feet all day?

She believes his job is tiring him out. Signup and view all the answers