The Protagonist in the story
Evan
What is an example of the theme "Respecting traditions" in the story?
Examples may vary: -Tobacco for moose
-Sharing meat with community
The meaning of Moozoo
Moose
The story starts with the main character doing what?
Hunting a moose
"He remembered the first time he saw her, swimming at the lake the summer before kindergarten began. She wore a blue bathing suit and her hair was tied in a long ponytail." is an example of what technique?
Flashback
The son of the main character
What is an example of the theme "Loving yourself and others" in the story?
Answers may vary - The love and protection of his family
-Love of culture
-Taking care of his parents
What does the word "Gchi-Manidoo" mean?
Great spirit
Cellphone service
"You should go to bed. Its another big day tomorrow. My nookomis keeps saying this winter is gonna be a rough one." is an example of what technique?
Foreshadow
The person who's two storey house was filled with lights during conservation
Vinny Jones
What is an example of humility in the story?
Main character equal with nature
Generator heating peoples homes
What does the term "dry" mean in terms of the reserve?
doesn't allow alcohol
What were some ways they were prepared for the cold?
Wood stoves, Reserve generator. propane reserve
Imagery
Terry
The weather
Nature
What does the term "Mocassin telegraph" mean?
The way of communicating by visiting and spreading information because of the power outage
Why was the dream that he was told taken so seriously by the main character?
His father never talked that much and so truthfully
Dream seen as premonition
Evan looked down at Nangohns. This place has changed a lot he thought. It'll be a lot better for you, my little star. The use of italics in the story show what technique
Inner monologue -Inner thoughts
omniscient narrator
Who knocked at the door in the early morning when everyone was sleeping?
Isaiah / Izzy
Indigenous culture is a recurring theme in the story. What are two examples of this theme?
Answer may vary
using every part of animal
sharing
language
What does Nookomis mean?
What was the point of the fire in the dream story?
To call the moose in
Characterization