85 pages • 2 hours read
Louise ErdrichThe Birchbark House
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. B (Chapter 2)
2. D (Chapter 1)
3. C (Chapter 1)
4. A (Chapter 5)
5. C (Chapter 7)
6. B (Chapter 11)
7. C (Chapter 10)
8. A (Chapter 12)
9. C (Chapter 12)
10. B (Chapter 14)
11. D (Prologue)
12. C (Chapter 13)
13. C (Chapter 14)
14. A (Chapter 14)
15. B (Chapter 12)
Long Answer
1. In Anishinabe culture, dreaming is a way of communicating with the spirit world. For example, Nokomis dreams of the location of the One Horn deer, which answers her prayers about protecting her family from starvation. (Chapter 11)
2. In Anishinabe culture, storytelling maintains a sense of family and community. For example, Nokomis tells the story of her grandfather’s death, which illustrates deep love and a willingness for sacrifice among family members. (Chapter 9)
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