Lessons
Bev Sellars learned that speaking this at residential school led to punishment.
Her Indigenous language
What is the punishment children received for speaking their native language ?
They were hit with a strap.
Why did Bev Sellars decide to go to university?
A) She wanted to become a doctor.
B) She was encouraged by a former teacher.
C) She wanted to prove she could succeed despite her past.
D) Her parents forced her to go.
C) She wanted to prove she could succeed despite her past.
how many brothers does Bev Sellars have?
In They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars, she mentions having four brothers.
What is Bev's main feeling towards her experiences in residential schools?
She feels anger and sadness about the mistreatment she and others endured.
What punishment did Bev and other children face for speaking their Indigenous language at residential school?
Being hit with a strap
What punishment did a girl receive after throwing her food in the garbage ?
She was forced to eat the food she had thrown into the garbage.
What challenge did Bev face when she started university?
A) She struggled with racism and discrimination.
B) She found the academic work too easy.
C) She had difficulty making friends.
D) She was uninterested in her studies.
A) She struggled with racism and discrimination.
What did Bev´s parents suffer from, which led them to time in jail?
They struggled with alcoholic issues
What does Bev hope for future generations of Indigenous people?
She hopes they will be able to reconnect with their culture and identity.
After years of silence, what did Bev learn would help her and others heal?
Sharing her story
What form of punishment involved isolating children ?
They were locked alone in a dark room for long periods.
How did Bev’s experience in residential school affect her university life?
A) She had strong academic skills that helped her succeed easily.
B) She lacked confidence and felt unprepared.
C) She had many connections with other Indigenous students.
D) She was motivated to become a teacher.
B) She lacked confidence and felt unprepared.
What nation are the Sellars apart of?
They are members of the Xat’sull (Soda Creek) First Nation.
What is the lasting impact of the residential school experience on Bev?
It left her with a deep sense of loss and trauma, particularly about her language and culture.
While attending university, Bev discovered that learning about this topic helped her understand the injustices her people faced.
The Indigenous history and rights
How were students publicly humiliated as a form of punishment?
They were forced to stand in front of the class and to be mocked and shamed.
What helped Bev succeed in university despite the difficulties?
A) Support from family and Indigenous community members.
B) A scholarship that covered all her expenses.
C) Her natural talent for academics.
D) The university’s special program for residential school survivors.
A) Support from family and Indigenous community members.
what was the grandmother´s main role in this book?
Bev´s grandmother was as a protector and cultural guide during Bev’s childhood.
What does Bev want Canadians to understand about the history of residential schools?
She wants them to understand the harm caused by these schools and the need for reconciliation.
One of Bev’s biggest lessons was understanding that true healing required this step, even tho it was difficult.
Talking about her past and sharing her story
What is a punishment that left a lasting impact on Bev and other students?
A child was beaten so severely by the staff that it left them deeply traumatized,both physically and emotionally.
What realization did Bev come to about education by the end of the chapter?
A) Education was a powerful tool for Indigenous empowerment.
B) University was not necessary for success in life.
C) The education system was fair and inclusive for all students.
D) She preferred working over studying.
A) Education was a powerful tool for Indigenous empowerment.
How did Bev Sellars’ relationship with her family influence her personal struggles?
A) She felt completely disconnected from them.
B) Her family supported her, but past trauma made relationships difficult.
C) Her family pressured her to follow a traditional career path.
D) She had no contact with her family after leaving home.
B) Her family supported her, but past trauma made relationships difficult.
What is Bev’s final message in the book?
Her final message is about resilience, the importance of telling the truth,the power of healing and the power of reclaiming indigenous identity.