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Ta-Na-E-Ka
Comprehension II
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Loftiest A. Highest B. Lowest C. Heaviest D. Richest
What is A. Highest
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Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher? A. She needs to buy grandfather a gift. B. She needs to buy clothes for Ta-Na-E-Ka C. She wants to give the money to Roger to help him. D. She plans to use the money to help her survive.
What is D. She plans to use the money to survive.
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Which term best describes Mary's character? A. Cowardly B. Resourceful C. Stubborn D. Lazy
What is B. Resourceful.
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Ta-Na-E-Ka is a Kaw ritual for - A. Girls who turn sixteen B. Both boys and girls C. Boys only D. The elders on the reservation
What is B. Both boys and girls
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Mary chooses the river side of the woods because- A. She can fish in the river and find food easily B. She has a deal worked out with Ernie, the restaurant owner C. She knows the mountains on the other side are dangerous D. She plans to find a boat where she can sleep and spend her nights
What is D. She plans to find a boat where she can sleep and spend her nights
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Shrewdest A. Most difficult B. Most clever C. Most beautiful D. Most innocent
What is B. Most clever
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Roger's willingness to let Mary choose which direction she'll go is important to the plot because it sets the stage for - A. Mary to sleep all night in the boat B. Mary to end up at Ernie's restaurant C. Roger to almost fail his Ta-Na-E-Ka D. Mary to eat grasshoppers and berries
What is B. Mary to end up at Ernie's restaurant
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After Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, what shocks her about herself when she speaks to her grandfather? A. Her boldness B. Her shyness C. Her lies D. Her shame
What is A. Her boldness
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What is Ta-Na-E-Ka? A. A dance B. A test C. An academic examination D. A difficult marathon
What is B. A test
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True or False - Roger is the narrator of Ta-Na-E-Ka
What is false
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Grimaced A. Clapped with joy B. Smiled with happiness C. Twisted the face in disgust D. Shook with fear
What is C. Twisted the face in disgust
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Grandfather says all of the following about Mary EXCEPT - A. She should have done what Roger did B. She is not going to be able to participate in the celebration C. He doesn't think that she will have any trouble surviving D. He thinks she would have passed the test under any circumstances
What is B. She is not going to be able to participate in the celebration
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What hidden character trait in Grandfather is revealed during his conversation with Mary and helps lead to the resolution of the conflict? A. His jealousy B. His tremendous compassion C. His unforgiving attitude D. His sense of humor
What is D. His sense of humor
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How does Mary feel about Ta-Na-E-Ka? A. She is excited about the challenge B. She is happy that she will prove she is a woman C. She is frightened and even has nightmares about it D. She is furious and no longer wants to be a Kaw
What is C. She is frightened and even has nightmares about it
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True or False - Mary eats grasshoppers and berries on her Ta-Na-E-Ka
What is false
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Gorging A. Digging deeply B. Running quickly C. Walking slowly D. Eating ravenously
What is D. Eating ravenously
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Ernie does all of the following things for Mary EXCEPT - A. Allow her to borrow clothes from the lost and found B. Let her sleep in the restaurant C. Tell her stories of great adventures D. Teach her how to make chili
What is C. Tell her stories of great adventures
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Which word does not describe Mary's character? A. Resourceful B. Bold C. Intelligent D. Shy
What is D. Shy
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When Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, Grandfather says that- A. He loved the sweet berries that Mary said were rotten B. Mary must do her Ta-Na-E-Ka again the right way C. He survived his Ta-Na-E-Ka by eating a dear the whole time D. Mary will never know how to survive
What is C. He survived his Ta-Na-E-Ka by eating a deer the whole time
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True or False - One of the themes of the story is that sometimes traditions need to be updated.
What is True
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Audacity A. Fear B. Bold courage C. Physical strength D. Humor
What is B. Bold courage
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Why is Mary angry when Ernie says that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly? A. Mary never thought that Ta-Na-E-Ka was silly B. She realizes that he hates the Kaw and their customs C. She is tired of all of his jokes and questions D. He has insulted her heritage, and she is proud of being a Kaw
What is D. He has insulted her heritage, and she is proud of being a Kaw
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Which word best describes Grandfather? A. Cowardly B. Traditional C. Modern D. Uncaring
What is B. Traditional
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Mary's ability to survive Ta-Na-E-Ka in her own way shows- A. She had clever ideas and used them while keeping the tradition B. She no longer wants to be a Kaw C. She could never have survived a real Ta-Na-E-Ka D. She rebelled against tradition and made fun of the Kaw
What is A. She had clever ideas and used them while keeping the tradition
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True or False- Roger completed his Ta-Na-E-Ka the way that was expected by the elders.
What is true