Survival and community
What major event causes the community to realize they must leave the settlement to survive?
The food and fuel finally run out, and people begin dying from starvation and cold.
Who takes over leadership after Terry’s death?
Evan becomes the new leader.
What does the “Moon of the Crusted Snow” symbolize?
The harshness of winter and the strength needed to survive through change.
What sparks tension between Justin Scott and the community?
His growing control over resources and violent behavior.
Where do Evan and his group go at the end of the novel?
North into the wilderness.
Who leads the final group that decides to head north to survive?
Evan
Why does Evan hesitate to become the leader at first?
He doubts himself and feels unprepared for the responsibility.
What does the loss of electricity symbolize?
The collapse of modern society and dependence on technology.
How does Scott use fear to control people?
He uses food and power shortages to make others depend on him.
What happens to Evan’s family at the end?
They survive and find hope in rebuilding.
What do the community members do to prepare for their journey north?
They gather supplies, food, and tools, and plan travel routes through the bush.
How does Evan’s leadership differ from Justin Scott’s?
Evan leads with care and community in mind, while Scott uses fear and control.
What does the journey north represent?
Hope, renewal, and reconnecting with ancestral ways.
What event marks the turning point where Evan decides to act against Scott?
Scott kills Nick.
What does the baby born at the end symbolize?
New beginnings and the future of the community.
What does the community learn about survival by the end of the book?
That returning to traditional ways and working together is the key to survival.
Who kills Justin Scott, and why?
Evan kills him to protect the community from his violence and manipulation.
How is the theme of colonization reflected in Justin Scott’s role?
He represents exploitation, control, and the dangers of outsiders.
How does the death of Scott affect the community?
It frees them but forces them to leave for survival.
How does the tone of the ending contrast with the rest of the book?
It shifts from fear and loss to hope and renewal.
What happens to the people who stayed behind with Justin Scott?
They eventually die or disappear as the camp collapses.
What does Evan’s leadership symbolize by the end of the story?
A return to Indigenous traditions and self-determination.
What message does the author leave about resilience?
True resilience comes from unity, culture, and returning to traditional knowledge.
What kind of power does Evan represent at the end?
Spiritual and communal power, rather than physical or authoritarian.
What is the author’s final message in the last pages?
Even in collapse, Indigenous knowledge and unity lead to survival and rebirth.