Opal’s Background
This city is where Opal grew up.
What is Oakland?
What does Opal's grandmother teach her about their family’s history?
What is the importance of storytelling?
What activity helps Opal feel connected to her culture?
What is dancing?
What traditional activity does Opal participate in at the powwow?
What is dancing?
Opal is of this Native American tribe.
What is the Oakland Tribes?
What does Opal discover about her mother's past?
What is addiction?
What realization does Opal have during the powwow?
What is her sense of belonging?
What does Opal learn about the significance of the bear in her culture?
What is its role as a protector?
What event does Opal attend that celebrates her heritage?
In what way does Opal support her family during tough times?
What is by taking care of her younger sibling?
What activity helps Opal understand her identity better?
What is learning traditional dances?
How does Opal feel when she wears traditional clothing?
What is pride in her heritage?
Where does Opal’s grandmother take her to connect with their heritage?
What is the land near the creek?
Who is Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield?
This character helps raise her sister Jacquie Red Feather's grandchildren, including Orvil, who learns about his Native heritage even when she tries to hide him from it.
What moment makes Opal appreciate her heritage?
What is when she sees her family participating in the powwow
What important lesson does Opal learn from the elders at the powwow?
What is the importance of community?
What does Opal learn about her ancestors?
What is their connection to the land.
How does Opal’s family celebrate cultural traditions?
What is by gathering for meals and stories
How does Opal's view of her culture change throughout the story?
What is she comes to embrace it more fully?
What does Opal's participation in the powwow symbolize for her?
What is her connection to her culture?