Characters
Who is the main character?
Mary
What is the conflict of the story?
Mary does not want to do the Ta-Na-E-Ka
Where does the story take place?
Kaw reservation
What is Mary's cousins name and what does he want to be when he grows up?
Roger; accountant
What does Mary borrow from her teacher?
$5
When does the story take place?
1947
Who helps Mary during her Ta-Na-E-Ka
Ernie
How old does someone have to be to go through Ta-Na-E-Ka?
11
Where does Mary spend her Ta-Na-E-Ka?
Ernie's Restaurant
Who trains Mary and Roger for the Ta-Na-E-Ka
Grandfather
What are the differences between Mary and Roger when they return from the Ta-Na-E-Ka?
Mary is clean and well fed and Roger has torn and blistered feet and looks like he lost weight
Where was Mary planning on spending her Ta-Na-E-Ka (why she went towards the river)?
Boat in the marina
Who makes sure Mary can wear a bathing suit on her Ta-Na-E-Ka?
Her parents
How does Grandfather react to Mary at the end of the story?
He laughs and says Mary will be able to survive in the world
What current state is the Kaw land located?
Kansas