Chapter 5
This chapter was called "A New Friend" - who was the new friend?
Rivo
What animal did they see for the first time at sea and what do they call them?
Seals, "Seal People"
What was Maroo's family's response to the spirit?
Give the spirit an offering of food
Who did not survive the fall off of the cliff?
Areg
Where is Maroo and her family living at the beginning of the novel?
They are living in their winter cave.
What's the dog's name?
Rivo
Where did the group travel to for the summer?
the sea
What type of animal did Maroo smell once she had woken up from the night of her watch?
a cat - like a lynx or cave lion
Who did they name the new baby after?
Areg, Maroo and Otak's father
What does the spring bison killing show about how Maroo’s tribe survives?
It shows that survival depends on cooperation and everyone working together.
At first, why didn't Old Mother want Otak and Maroo to name the puppy?
Because they weren't sure if they would keep him, Old Mother knew once they named him, then they had to keep him.
Who has been to the sea before?
Old Mother
What type of animal did Vorka and Areg set out to hunt?
Ibex
Who climbed to Vorka to wrap his arm?
Maroo
Where does Maroo’s tribe travel after leaving its winter caves?
They travel to their summer hunting grounds on the Great Plain.
What was the woman's name that helped Tikek have the baby?
Avni helped Tikek
Why don’t they hunt the “seal people?”
The sea was cold and they feared and respected it.
Who was concerned about Vorka and Areg hunting Ibex? Why?
Old Mother because it was just them two going out hunting alone, they didn't have more people to go hunting with them
Name 3 rituals that Maroo's family has when they bury the dead.
Painting their faces black, painting the dead's face with magic signs, laying important items next to them (drum, spear), lay heavy stones on top of them so that their spirit does not walk
What dangers does Maroo’s family face while living and traveling on the Great Plain?
They face cold weather, sudden storms, scarce food, and dangerous animals.
In the beginning of this chapter, Maroo and Otak are "quarreling" about who should feed their new dog. What does "quarreling" mean?
fighting, bickering
What is an amulet and why does Vorka carry one?
a charm or piece of jewelry, thought to give protection or good luck. Vorka keeps a "journal" of their travels on his amulet
What was the ritual that Vorka and Areg performed before leaving to hunt and what was the purpose of this?
Painting each other's faces with a pattern of stripes and diamonds - to camouflage themselves when they hunt for ibex
What does Old Mother mean when she says, "It is a sickness of the spirit," about Vorka?
He is grieving the loss of his brother. He cannot eat, drink or live like he once did because of the sadness he feels.
What do Chapters 1–4 show that Maroo’s tribe must do in order to survive in their environment?
They must work together and adapt to changes in their environment.
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