85 pages 2 hours read

Louise Erdrich

The Birchbark House

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

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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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