Chapter 1
Where is Evan at the beginning of the novel?
Outside in the bush
Who asks Evan if they can come hunting with him?
His daughter, Nangohns
Who does Evan visit in this chapter?
His parents
What did Evan and Nicole forget to do before going to bed?
Put more wood in the stove
Who is the chief of the reserve?
Terry
What time of year is it during the beginning of the novel?
Late fall / early winter
What does Evan notice when he tries to use his phone?
Cell service is out and he hasn’t received any texts
How does Evan feel about his rez? Does he one day want to leave?
No, Evan likes living on the rez and does not plan on leaving
What does Tammy stop by to tell Evan and Nicole?
School is closed because of the power outage
Why does Terry call a meeting?
Concerns about the power outage and no contact with the South
What vehicle does Evan take hunting?
A four-wheeler, ATV
What detail about Evan’s morning makes him realize the satellite is still out?
He hears his kids talking (usually they are watching TV in the mornings)
What is Dan doing when Evan arrives?
Scraping a stretched hide
What is Evan’s job in the winter time?
Snowploughman
What do they decide to do by the end of the meeting?
Ask all residents to conserve energy
Who does Evan thank after killing the moose?
The Creator, Mother Earth, and the moose for giving its life.
What task does Evan have to finish during this chapter?
Processing the moose he hunted
What does Evan’s mum complain she can’t do because of the power outage?
Check her emails
Who has not prepared for winter, and would rather play video games?
Cam, Evan’s brother
What music does Evan not enjoy?
Country music
What animal is beaded on Evan’s tobacco pouch?
Bear
Who comes to visit Evan at the end of this chapter?
His friend, Isaiah
What happened in the dream Dan tells Evan about?
There is a big fire and community members are standing in front of it, staring
What kind of literary device is used in this chapter when it makes mention that a storm is coming?
Foreshadow
What job does Terry ask Evan and Isaiah to do?
Deliver flyers to residents asking them to conserve energy