Guess that Character!
Who leaves his reservation to attend an all white high school.
Arnold Spirit Junior
What is the FIRST problem old coyote is facing in "Old Man Coyote and the Rock"?
First: starvation
Second: being chased by a rock formation
What term do Native Americans refer to their reservations as?
Rez
Name a myth that we have read this quarter. 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"
Hint: Make sure you know authors!!!!
What causes FASD?
The mother drinks while pregnant.
Who visits an Indian trading post with her foster family?
Arletta
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)
What school did Arnold transfer to?
Reardan
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
Who is the the white teacher who Arnold throws the geometry book at by accident? He convinces Arnold that he is a fighter and must leave the reservation.
Mr. P
In the novel, who were the three most important people that died?
Grandma Spirit, Mary (Arnolds sister), and Eugene (His dads best friend)
How does Andrew Jackson view 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
While at Reardan, what does Junior attempt to hide from his classmates?
His poverty
What are two issues that Native Americans struggle with. Provide one reading/author to support this.
Answers will vary Common answers: alcoholism, Trail of Tears, lack of water, discrimination
Describe Arletta's foster family.
-Stereotype other cultures
-Culturally insensitive
In our novel, this character teaches Junior the lesson of forgiveness.
Grandmother Spirit
Compare Mary Hill and Jobe Alexander. Contrast their accounts.
You must give one similarity and one difference.
The difference must relate to their experiences.
Both were descendants of Native Americans who endured hardships related to 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.
In their final basketball game, what does Rowdy tell Arnold he is while they are playing basketball?
A nomad
He says Junior is going to travel the world.
What interventions are recommended for Native Americans with FASD?
-Prevention for women and children
-Incorporate tribal practices
-Address alcohol issues in families
-Training in effective parenting/teaching strategies
In the Oneida tribe, who is seen with much respect and power?
Women
What are the animals used in "How Coyote Stole Fire"? You must correctly name all four.
Coyote
Squirrel
Chipmunk
Frog
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
What main disability does Junior have?
Hydrocephalus
Using the following themes, be able to apply one theme to one reading 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
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