The Lonely Death of Chanie Wenjack Quiz

What was the age of Chanie Wenjack when he passed away?

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old

• 15 years old

What was the main reason Indian children ran away from residential schools?

• To find better education

• To escape harsh conditions

• To visit friends

• To explore new places

What was the primary language barrier faced by Chanie at school?

• He spoke French

• He spoke Cree

• He spoke Ojibway

• He spoke English

What was the main challenge Chanie faced in the white world?

• Language barrier

• Cultural differences

• Lack of friends

• Harsh weather

What was the main reason Chanie's father might not have understood his son's situation?

• He was too busy

• He lived far away

• He didn't understand the school system

• He didn't care

What did the boys use to navigate their escape route?

• A GPS device.

• A secret trail known to the school children.

• A detailed map.

• A compass.

What was the main reason Charlie's medical records were hard to track down?

• They were lost in a fire.

• They were never recorded.

• They were part of Indian children's early records.

• They were destroyed intentionally.

What did Charlie often do with his map?

• Used it to find food

• Showed it to Eddie Cameron

• Used it to plan his escape

• Gave it to Kelly

What did Mrs. Kelly give Charlie before he left?

• A compass

• A map

• Wooden matches and a plateful of fried potatoes

• A flashlight

What did Charlie know about his father's location?

• It was in the city

• It was a long way away and beside a lot of water

• It was nearby

• It was in the mountains