Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Part 1, Chapters 1-7

Reading Check

1. What do Nangohns’s pigtails look like?

2. Who stops by with news that school is cancelled?

3. What comfort food does Nicole prepare for the snowplow drivers?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Evan hunt for more food than his family needs?

2. What did Dan dream about?

3. Why is alcohol banned on the reservation?

Paired Resources

“Indigenous Dreams”

• Article from the Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective about the cultural context of dreams in Indigenous societies, including their spiritual and prophetic significance
• Relates to the theme of Revival of Tradition
• How do the descriptions of dreams in the novel function to further the narrative, set the tone, foreshadow future events, and provide insight into characters? What does the article add to your understanding of the characters’ dreams and their significance?

“Stories, Dreams, and Ceremonies: Anishinaabe Ways of Learning”

• Article from the Journal of American Indian Higher Education about traditional Anishinaabe ways of transmitting knowledge
• Relates to the theme of Revival of Tradition
• How is the information about dreams in the article reflected in the novel?