Plot
The animal that Evan shoots at the beginning of the novel.
What is a moose?
When the climax of the novel begins, the setting is described as the "peak of winter."
What is pathetic fallacy?
The story's antagonist who arrives on the reserve with guns, tobacco, and alcohol.
Who is Evan Scott?
"I'm gonna ask the Great Spirit to take care of us this winter. We're gonna need it."
Who is Aileen?
This is the meaning behind Nangohns' name.
What is "little star"?
This is the meaning behind Maiingan's name.
What is "wolf"?
After Meghan says that Scott is starting to "look bigger," Nicole wonders, What's he planning on eating?
What is foreshadowing?
This character dreams that they have set the trees on fire in an effort to herd the moose toward the community.
Who is Dan?
"Far away from so-called civilization seems like the best place to be right now."
Who is Justin Scott?
What Scott does when Mark desperately tries to enter the reserve.
What is "shoots him"?
The first piece of technology that stopped working on the reserve.
What is the satellite?
This story tells the underlying story of colonization.
What is "allegory"?
This character feels disconnected from their culture and finds the story's antagonist appealing in his leadership.
Who is Cam?
"Let's go see Daddy. He's waiting for us."
Who is Nicole?
What is a snowmobile?
The location that Kevin and Nick fled after the blackout started.
What is "a university in Toronto"?
Scott as a representation of colonialism.
What is personification?
This character, in a moment of crisis, begins to relinquish their authority to the story's antagonist.
Who is Terry?
"You young buggers are the ones hunting them out! Shoulda never taught you how to shoot a gun."
Who is Dan?
The vegetable that Maiingan is learning to say in Ojibwe.
What is corn?
The inanimate object that Evan is initially trapped inside at the start of his dream.
What is a truck?
The recurring mention of fire in each of the dreams (and the way in which its meaning changes).
What is motif?
This character is responsible for killing the story's antagonist.
"I'm just here to sell them what they need. Even if it's just a little blip, it's good for business!"
The article of clothing that Nicole leaves behind at the end of the novel.
What is "a wedding dress"?