"Ta-Na-E-Ka" Quiz - Janifer A Douglas | Library

DIRECTIONS:
1. Silently review/reread the short story "Ta-Na-E-Ka" (You should already have it in Notability.  It is also in Google Classroom.
2. Answer the questions below.  You may go back to the story at any time.  You may also use your Reading Notebook to help you.

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Ta-Na-E-Ka is a Kaw ritual for...

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Mary chooses the river side of the woods because...

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How does Mary feel about Ta-Na-E-Ka?

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What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?

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Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher?

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Ernie does all of the following things for Mary except __________.

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Why is Mary angry when Ernie says that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly?

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When Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, Grandfather says...

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Mary's ability to survive Ta-Na-E-Ka in her own way shows...

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Which term best describes Mary's character?

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Which evidence most shows Mary's character trait of being clever?

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After Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, what shocks her about herself when she speaks to her grandfather?

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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?

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Roger's willingness to let Mary choose which direction she'll go is important to the plot because it set the stage for...

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Which of these shows how the setting's time period is LEAST important to the story's plot?

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What is the main conflict of this story?

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Which event creates the least amount of suspense in the story's rising action?

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What is the climax of the story?

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What is the resolution of this story?

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The theme of a story is a lesson --a truth about life or human behavior that is revealed through the actions of characters or the story's plot. Which of the following themes is best shown in the story "Ta-Na-E-Ka"?