Chapter 1
What did Chich say "termination" meant?
"We are the walking dead."
Where was Regina born?
The Grand Ronde Indian Reservation
What did the Indian agent tell the community on The Grande Ronde Reservation?
The government would no longer take care of them or be in their business anymore.
The beginning of Chapter 4, how old does Regina turn?
8
What is a slur?
A term that is desparging to someone; belittling someone
How does the government’s decision affect Native American tribes?
It steals their land and removes who they are.
What tribe does Regina’s family belong to?
The Umpqua Tribe
Where did the family attend meetings about big changes in Grand Ronde?
The community center
What was unusual about Chich when Regina found her?
She was crying, which Regina had never seen before
Why did Chich tell Daddy to fight against termination?
She believed their rights were being taken away unfairly.
What does Regina Petit say happened to her identity in 1954?
The government stopped recognizing her as Native American
What made Regina happy about their house?
They got an indoor toilet
What was Daddy’s opinion about the termination?
He believed it might offer a better life
What news did Chich read in the newspaper?
The president had signed a law saying they were no longer Indian
Regina's Mom isn't Indian. She is:
Portuguese
What does the chapter suggest about Regina’s feelings?
She feels confused and lost
Why was Regina afraid of going to the outhouse at night?
She was scared of the hairy creature, T’siyatkhu·r (Sasquatch)
What's the BIA?
Bureau of Indian Affairs
What law did President Eisenhower sign?
Public Law 588
What does the special meal Mama prepares when Daddy returns suggest about family life on the reservation?
Food is an important way to show love and tradition
What is Regina's Tribal Roll Number?
3669
What did Chich do to mourn Chup’s passing?
She cut her hair short
What was one of Regina's main concerns about their Indian Reservation?
That the cemeteries would be taken away from them.
What did Daddy promise the family?
That he would take care of them
What does the presence of a cemetery near Regina’s school suggest about the role of ancestry in her community?
Ancestors are deeply respected and remain a part of daily life