Grandma and the Wendigo Quiz

What is the primary narrative perspective of the story?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

The story is framed as a recollection. What effect does this have on the reader?

• It makes the story feel less reliable.

• It adds suspense and mystery.

• It distances the reader from the events.

• It creates a humorous tone.

What type of conflict is most central to the story?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Supernatural

• Man vs. Society

The Wendigo is best understood as a symbol of:

• The dangers of the wilderness

• The supernatural and unknown

• Human greed and consumption

• All of the above

The story’s climax occurs when:

• The Wendigo enters the cabin

• The grandmother confronts the Wendigo

• The narrator learns the truth about the Wendigo

• The family leaves the cabin

A major theme in the story is:

• The power of Indigenous knowledge

• The destructive force of nature

• The dangers of modern technology

• The struggle for political power

The Wendigo myth in Indigenous cultures often represents:

• A cautionary tale about greed and overconsumption

• A spirit of protection and guidance

• A reward for those who honor nature

• A misunderstood guardian of the forest

The grandmother’s actions suggest that she:

• Sees the Wendigo as a threat to be destroyed

• Understands and respects the supernatural forces

• Is terrified but acts out of fear

• Rejects all supernatural beliefs

What does the story suggest about oral storytelling traditions?

• They preserve cultural history and knowledge.

• They are unreliable and misleading.

• They serve purely for entertainment.

• They should be replaced with written records.

The narrator’s perspective on their grandmother changes as they:

• Realize her wisdom and strength

• Reject her beliefs as superstition

• Fear she has lost her sanity

• Distance themselves from family traditions