Characters
Who is the trickster spirit that arrives in the town on a motorcycle?
Who is Nanabush/John
What is the name of the First Nations reserve where the story takes place?
What is Otter Lake
What major event brings the creature to the community?
Lillians death
What is the authors name?
Drew Hayden Taylor
What is the name of the community’s chief?
Who is Maggie
What vehicle did the mystery man ride in on?
What is a motorcycle
What happens to Maggie and Nanabush that causes gossip in the community?
A secret relationship
What does "sweetgrass" represent in the story?
Healing, spirituality, and connection to tradition
Who is Maggie’s son, who becomes suspicious of the new stranger in town?
Who is Virgil
Where do most meetings take place in the town?
The Band Office
Who rides into the town after Lillian's death
Nanabush/John
What animal(s) are talked about in the story often
Raccoon or crow
Who is the elderly woman whose death begins the story and allows Nanabush to return?
Who is Lillian
Where does Virgil like to hang out
The forest
Which character first suspects John of being supernatural?
Virgil
What is one theme in the story?
Balancing Indigenous identity with modern influences
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Where does the story start and end?
The lake
What happens to the Nanabush at the end of the story?
He leaves
What kind of spirit is the Nanabush
A trickster spirit