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Who leaves his reservation to attend an all white high school.

Arnold Spirit Junior

100

What problem is old coyote facing in "Old Man Coyote and the Rock"?

First: starving Second: being chased by a rock formation

100

Which author shared her story about Apache traditions when she was about 100 years old.

Anna Price

100

Name a myth that we have read this quarter. If applicable name the author. Then summarize this story.

Answers will vary. Possible answers: "How Coyote Stole Fire" "Old Man Coyote and the Rock" "Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle" "The Warrior Maiden"

100

Which work shows the worst hardships Native Americans experienced?

Answers will vary

200

Who visits an Indian trading post with her foster family?

Arletta

200

What problem does Gluscabi have? What does he realize when he tries to fix this problem?

Problem: There is too much wind Realizes: That wind is important (without it, the air will get hot and stagnant)

200

What occupations does Joseph Bruchac have? 

Storyteller, writer, publisher, musician 

200

How does Sherman Alexie view Native American Mascots in the text?

-Negative- reflect on exaggerating Native American features- around page 65 is a cartoon example

200

What high rates of FASD can be found per 1,000 live births? (Need to be exact with your statistic!)

1.5 to 2.5 per 1,000 live births

300

Who sacrifices herself for her Oneida tribe?

Aliquipiso

300

How does Andrew Jackson see Native Americans?

-Uncivilized/savage -Believes that under the protection of the government, Native Americans will lose their savage habits -Believes the Indian Removal Act will help them

300

Who wrote The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and was a producer for Smoke Signals?

Sherman Alexie

300

What are two issues that Native Americans struggle with. Use two works to support this. At least one must be a reading. (Name the work and author)

Answers will vary Common answers: alcoholism, Trail of Tears, lack of water, discrimination

300

Describe Arletta's foster family.

-Stereotype other cultures -Culturally insensitive

400

Who are the two main people focused on in Excerpt from Trail of Tears Diary?

-Sallie Farney -Dun-Ev-Nall Alexander

400

What was the MAIN purpose of the Apache attacking the Navajo in "In the Old Days"?

Revenge for attacking them (Apache) first (betraying them)

400

Who are the Oneida?

-"People of the Standing Stone" -Iroquois founding member -Women held power

400

What interventions are recommended for Native Americans with this disorder?

-Prevention for women and children -Incorporate tribal practices -Address alcohol issues in families -Training in effective parenting/teaching strategies

400

What causes FASD?

Mothers drinking during pregnancy?
500

What are the animals used in "How Coyote Stole Fire"? Hint: There are four

Coyote Squirrel Chipmunk Frog

500

Compare Mary Hill and Jobe Alexander. Contrast their accounts.

Both were descendants of Native Americans who endured hardships on the Trail of Tears. Mary Hill's account is retelling information about the Trail of Tears, while Jobe Alexander's account is explaining how the Native Americans revolted and were able to hide in the mountains.

500

Who are the two authors from Excerpt from Trail of Tears Diary?

Mary Hill and Jobe Alexander

500

Using the following themes, be able to apply two to readings from this quarter: 1) Treatment of women 2) Caught between two cultures 3) Family relationships 4) Enduring Hardships 5) Traditions and superstitions

Answers will vary

500

Provide one example of paradox within your novel

-The money that is a beautify and ugly thing

-White families are present but not truly emotionally present

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