
The Birchbark House Unit Quiz

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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Who is the main character of The Birchbark House?
Omakayas
Nokomis
Angeline
Old Tallow
Answer explanation
The main character of The Birchbark House is Omakayas, a young Ojibwe girl. The story follows her experiences and growth, making her the central figure in the narrative.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
"She grew into a nimble young girl of seven winters..." What does this mean?
The character has survived a winter storm seven times
The character is seven years old
The character has lived in the woods, during the winter for seven times.
The character has never experienced winter in a very long time.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'seven winters' refers to the character's age, indicating she is seven years old. It uses a poetic way to express age by counting the winters she has experienced.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Who were Omakayas's siblings?
Neewo, Old Tallow, Ten Snow
Neewo, Angeline, Yellow Kettle
Neewo, Angeline, Little Pinch
Neewo, Angeline, Little Pinch, Andeg
Answer explanation
Omakayas's siblings are Neewo, Angeline, and Little Pinch. The other options include characters not related to her family, making this the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
"Like a small, striped snake, like a salamander, or a squirrel maybe..." This is an example of which type of figurative language?
conjunction
personification
metaphor
simile
Answer explanation
The phrase compares something to a small, striped snake, salamander, or squirrel using 'like', which indicates a simile. Similes directly compare two different things using 'like' or 'as', making this the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Yellow Kettle sent Omakayas on a mission to retrieve ________ from Old Tallow?
scissors
a knife
a pile of rocks
a hammer
Answer explanation
Yellow Kettle sent Omakayas to retrieve scissors from Old Tallow, as this was the specific item needed for their task. The other options, such as a knife, a pile of rocks, and a hammer, were not mentioned in this context.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
What task did Omakayas want to avoid completing for her mother?
creating moose hide clothing
assisting with the moose hide
cooking the moose hide
cutting the moose hide up
Answer explanation
Omakayas wanted to avoid assisting with the moose hide, as it was a task she found burdensome. This choice reflects her desire to escape the responsibilities associated with preparing the hide for clothing.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
"Leave her alone. This is your last warning! Touch her and you die!" Is the quote Old Tallow mentioned when_____________?
the dogs wanted Omakayas to play fetch
the dogs wanted to be petted by Omakayas
the dogs kept messing with Omakayas
the dogs wanted Omakayas to give them a snack
Answer explanation
The quote reflects Old Tallow's protective stance when the dogs were being overly intrusive and disruptive towards Omakayas, indicating that they were 'messing with' her, which warranted a strong warning.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
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