Birchbark House Quiz: Chapters 11-12

Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized and punctuated?

• the dog ran quickly, but it couldn't catch the cat.

• The dog ran quickly, but it couldn't catch the cat.

• the Dog ran quickly but it couldn't catch the cat.

• The dog ran quickly but it couldn't catch the cat.

In "Birchbark House," how does Omakayas' relationship with her sister Angeline differ from her relationship with her brother Pinch?

• Omakayas is more competitive with Angeline than with Pinch.

• Omakayas is more protective of Angeline than of Pinch.

• Omakayas is more playful with Angeline than with Pinch.

• Omakayas is more distant from Angeline than from Pinch.

Choose the best way to combine these sentences: "The sun set. The sky turned orange."

• The sun set, and the sky turned orange.

• The sun set the sky turned orange.

• The sun set; the sky turned orange.

• The sun set because the sky turned orange.

In "Birchbark House," what inference can be made about Omakayas' feelings towards winter?

• Omakayas loves winter because she enjoys the cold.

• Omakayas dislikes winter because it is a time of scarcity.

• Omakayas is indifferent to winter.

• Omakayas fears winter because of the dangers it brings.

How does the author of "Birchbark House" use evidence to show the importance of family in Omakayas' life?

• By describing Omakayas' daily chores.

• By detailing Omakayas' interactions with her family members.

• By focusing on Omakayas' school experiences.

• By highlighting Omakayas' friendships outside the family.

Which sentence is correctly spelled and punctuated?

• She asked, "Can I go to the park with you".

• She asked "can I go to the park with you?"

• She asked, "Can I go to the park with you?"

• She asked, "can I go to the park with you?"

Compare the setting of Omakayas' home in "Birchbark House" to the setting of the nearby village. What is a key difference?

• Omakayas' home is more isolated than the village.

• Omakayas' home is busier than the village.

• Omakayas' home is more modern than the village.

• Omakayas' home is larger than the village.

Which of the following sentences is expanded for more detail?

• The cat slept.

• The cat slept on the warm, sunny windowsill.

• The cat slept soundly.

• The cat slept during the day.

What can be inferred about Omakayas' character from her actions in "Birchbark House"?

• Omakayas is lazy and avoids work.

• Omakayas is curious and eager to learn.

• Omakayas is shy and withdrawn.

• Omakayas is rebellious and disobedient.

How does the author support the point that Omakayas is connected to nature in "Birchbark House"?

• By showing Omakayas' dislike for animals.

• By describing Omakayas' interactions with plants and animals.

• By focusing on Omakayas' indoor activities.

• By highlighting Omakayas' interest in technology.