Characters
Who is the protagonist of this novel?
Frenchie
Which group of people is this book based on?
Indigenous people
What is the author's name?
Cherie Dimaline
What time does this book take place?
A. The past
B. The present
C. The future
C. The future
Do you think the book is:
A. Science fiction
B. Fantasy
A. Science fiction
Who grows the most in the story?
Frenchie
Is this book inspired by true events?
Yes
True or false.
The author loves storytelling.
True
True or False
Everyone has the ability to dream in this world.
False
True or False.
Minerva is the youngest person in the group.
False. She is the oldest.
Is the protagonist alone on this journey?
No
What role does RiRi play in the novel.
The youngest of the group. She loves to play a lot and ask a lot of questions.
What character does the author connect to?
Miig
Who is taking the bone marrow from the indigenous people?
The residential schools
Name at least two themes in the book.
Humans and Nature
Family and coming of age
Indigenous oppression
Climate Crisis
Who did Frenchie lose at the beginning of the story?
Mitch
Which direction does the group head in?
North
What council is the author a part of?
The Georgian Bay Métis Council
Why is the bone marrow important to the characters?
The bone marrow from indigenous people allows one to dream.
Are Frenchie and Rose the same age?
No
How many people are in the main group?
9
True or false
Frenchie and his group fight the recruiters.
False. They are trying to get away from the recruiters.
How does the author establish characters from the book? (List at least 2 ways.)
Skin colour
Personality
Feelings Connection to their loved ones
Hobbies
Language
What caused the people (other than the indigenous) to lose the ability to dream?
Climate crisis
In the group, there are 2 boys who are twins. What are their names?
Tree and Zheegwon