The Chenoo

Why does Little Listener spread bear robes behind the wigwam?

• to impress her brothers

• to impress the Chenoo

• to make a place for the Chenoo to rest

• to hide/capture the Chenoo

Why does the Chenoo offer to help Little Listener?

• He is grateful for the sweat Lodge she made

• He thinks she belongs to his family

• He sees that she needs to gather more food

• He hopes she will give him more stew.

Consider this line from the folktale: “He swallowed with one gulp and smiled, showing teeth as large as spear points.” (p. 25) This line contains

• a simile that reminds the reader that the Chenoo is dangerous.

• a simile that shows the Chenoo is friendly

• a metaphor that emphasizes the Chenoo’s fierceness.

• symbolism that emphasizes the Chenoo’s rage.

In this story, the Chenoo of the North represents ___.

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

What did the story mean when it tells that "the Chenoo snorted and disappeared into the woods"?

• Grandfather has left the village.

• Cold weather is gone for a little while.

• Spring is on its way now.

• The beast is gone for good.

The story says that the Chenoo would destroy everything in its path means ___

• winter can be extremely on harsh to people, plants, and animals

• the beast is dangerous

• everyone should move away

• spring will fix everything

What is the primary theme of 'The Chenoo'?

• A) The power of kindness

• B) The inevitability of change

• C) The strength of family bonds

• D) The danger of greed

In 'The Chenoo', what does the Chenoo symbolize?

• A) Fear

• B) Winter

• C) Strength

• D) Wisdom

Which literary device is used in the description of the Chenoo's teeth as 'large as spear points'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

Why does Little Listener decide to help the Chenoo?

• A) She wants to impress her family

• B) She feels sorry for the Chenoo

• C) She believes in the power of kindness

• D) She is afraid of the Chenoo