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The investigation
Daunis
Identity
Miscellaneous
Indigenous culture
100
Daunis decides to join the FBI investigation for this reason.
To bring closure to her community after multiple drug-related deaths
100

Daunis lives in this Michigan city.

Sault Ste. Marie

100

The two families Daunis belongs to

Fontaine and Firekeeper

100

A form of group punishment, usually directed at men who have mistreated women

Blanket party

100

The Ojibwe people belong to this larger Indigenous group

Anishinaabe

200

The location of Heather Nodin's death

Sugar Island

200

What does Daunis do when she feels stressed?

She runs

200

The metric for determining someone's legal Indigenous status

Blood quantum

200

The name of Lily's grandmother

Granny June

200

A traditional gathering or celebration in Indigenous cultures, usually featuring dancing and singing

Powwow

300

Who is "Light Bulb" in Uncle David's journal?

Levi

300

Why does Daunis describe her life as the "New Normal" at the beginning of the book? (2 reasons)

Her life has changed after her uncle died and her grandmother had a stroke.

300

Daunis is faced with this decision halfway through the novel, when she makes a significant realization about her identity.

Enrolling as a tribal member

300

What does Mike say he will do if Daunis does not cook meth for them?

He will kill Jamie

300

The meaning of the Ojibwe word Zhaaganaash 

White person/outsider

400

What does Ron think meth-X caused?

A group hallucination

400

The name of Daunis' father

Levi Firekeeper Sr.

400

Why does Daunis not like the story of the Firekeeper's Daughter?

She dislikes that the daughter does not have her own identity, and is only known as someone else's daughter.
400

What reason does Levi give for saving money in his bank account?

He is planning on investing in some land

400

What is semaa?

Tobacco

500

This person in a position of high power ends up being involved in the meth operation

Judge Dana Firekeeper

500

Do Daunis and Jamie end up together at the end of the book? Why or why not?

No, because Jamie is not who he says he is. Daunis wants a relationship grounded in truth.
500

Throughout the investigation, Daunis struggles with the idea that identity brings responsibility. Which teachings, connected to identity and community, does she turn to when deciding what information she can ethically share with the FBI?

The Seven Grandfather Teachings

500

What injury caused Robin to become addicted to painkillers?

A broken collarbone

500

What does Daunis put in her shoes to help protect her from bad intentions?

Cedar