"The Dream Catcher" U1W2

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1. What is the genre of the Wonders story, "Dream Catcher?"

• A. Realistic Fiction
• B. Nonfiction
• C. Folklore
• D. Myth

2. Who is the main character in the story, "The Dream Catcher?

• A. Peter (Biyen)
• B. Peter's mom
• C. Peter's teacher, Mrs. Ojibwe
• D. Nokomis

3. What does the author want us to know about the main character, Peter?

• A. The author explains that Peter has to give a presentation at school about a family tradition and Peter is excited about sharing his family heritage.
• B. The author explains that Peter has to give a presentation at school about a family tradition. He knows that there are many and he asks his mother to choose one.
• C. The author explains that Peter has to give a presentation at school about a family tradition and Peter is worried about it because he is crying and his stomach hurts.
• D. The author explains that Peter has to give a presentation at school about a family tradition and Peter is so scared that he does not complete the assignment.

4. What did Peter's grandmother pull down from the top shelf in the closet?

• A. A beaded wooden hoop that was used as a headdress during ceremonial dances.
• B. A small box that contained a dream catcher.
• C. A beaded wooden hoop that was used as a musical instrument in special ceremonies.
• D. A small box that contained a spider web that had been in the family for a very long time.

5. What does the tradition of the "dream catcher" do?

• A. The dream catcher will catch your dreams and help them come true.
• B. The dream catcher will help you catch insects while you are sleeping.
• C. The dream catcher is a traditional piece of art and does not have any purpose to the Ojibwe.
• D. The dream catcher will catch your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center.

6. On P. 39, in the "Dream Catcher", it said, " I have to give a presentation where I talk about a family tradition." What does presentation mean? (Hint: Use context clues)

• A. Presentation means to talk or give a speech.
• B. Presentation means to give someone a present.
• C. Presentation means to receive a present from someone else.
• D. Presentation means to talk to someone in private.

7. What do the circles in the dream catcher symbolize? (Hint: P. 41)

• A. The circles symbolize the web of a large spider.
• B. The circles symbolize a scary dream.
• C. The circles symbolize unity and strength.
• D. The circles symbolize celebration of a person.

8. Which of the following sentence(s) support your answer to question 7? (Sentences from P. 41-43)

• A. "Peter felt disappointment because he wanted to share the dream catcher with his class."
• B. "He felt pride in himself, too."
• C. May be it will give you courage to do your presentation."
• D. "Circles are symbols of unity and strength."

9. What tradition did Peter learn about from his grandmother?

• A. How to make tamales and share them with his classmates.
• B. How to make a dream catcher that will catch your bad dreams in the web and the good dreams will fall through to the center.
• C. How to use symbols and pictures to write his name.
• D. How to give a presentation in front of his teacher and classmates.
• Option 5