The Broken Blade
Who was the main character in The Broken Blade?
Pierre
What was the most valuable trade good during the Fur Trade?
Musket or Trade Gun
Who was the strongest voyageur in The Broken Blade?
La Petite
True or False
The front teeth of a beaver are call incisors.
True
How much did the one pack that the voyageurs carry?
90 pounds
What did La Londe wrap around Pierre's paddle to help his blistering hands.
Doe (or deer) hide
How many shillings was a bear pelt worth?
65 shillings
What time of year did the voyageurs start their journey?
Spring
True or False
Beaver's teeth never stop growing.
True
What was the "test" that the voyageurs put Pierre through on his first portage?
The put musket balls into his pack totaling 200 pounds.
What was the party called when the voyageurs made it to Grand Portage?
Rendezvous
What is the least valuable fur in the fur trade?
Muskrat
How many trade canoes are there?
3
How long can a beaver hold its breath?
15 minutes
What was the name of the soup with hair, sticks, tiny pebbles and more?
Rubaboo
What was Pierre's nickname and why?
Grandpa, because he was the youngest voyaguer.
Why did the Native Americans want to be a part of the fur trade?
For European goods and to make their lives easier.
What did Pierre do to gain the respect of Beloit?
Finally punched him in the stomach and stood up for himself.
Why did Europeans want beaver pelt hats? What did it show?
Wealth, social status
Why did they call it Grand Portage?
The portage was very steep, rocky and almost 9 miles long.
How long did the voyage take from Lachine to Grand Portage?
6 weeks
Why did Europeans want to start the Fur Trade?
What were the 2 types of voyageurs?
Hivernants or Winterers
Pork Eaters
Where does the term "Mad Hatter" come from? Be specific.
The mercury used to make the beaver pelt hats was poisoning the people wearing them and making them crazy.
What were European-Indian children called?
Metis