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"Ta-Na-E-Ka" Quiz (Cameron)

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Question 1

1.

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

girls who turn sixteen

both boys and girls

the elders on the reservation

Question 2

2.

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

she can fish in the river and find food easily

she knows the mountains on the other side are dangerous

she plans to find a boat where she can sleep and spend her nights

Question 3

3.

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

She is excited about the challenge.

She is frightened and even has nightmares about it.

She is furious and no longer wantes to be a Kaw.

Question 4

4.

What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?

A dance

A survival test

A difficult race

Question 5

5.

Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher?

She plans to buy clothing for her Ta-Na-E-Ka ceremony.

She wantes to give the money to Roger to help him.

She plans to use the money to help her survive.

Question 6

6.

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

allow her to borrow clothes from the lost-and-found

let her sleep in his restaurant

tell her stories of his great adventures

Question 7

7.

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

Mary never thought that Ta-Na-E-Ka was silly.

She realizes that he hates the Kaw and their customs.

He has insulted her heritage, and she is proud of being a Kaw.

Question 8

8.

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

Mary must do her Ta-Na-E-Ka again the right way

he survived his Ta-Na-E-Ka by eating a deer the whole time

Mary will never know how to survive

Question 9

9.

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

she had clever ideas and used them while keeping the tradition

she could never haver survived a real Ta-Na-E-Ka

she no longer wanted to be a Kaw

Question 10

10.

Which term best describes Mary's character?

cowardly

resourceful

lazy

Question 11

11.

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

her doing Ta-Na-E-Ka to test her survival

her wanting to go towards the river so she could possibly sleep on a boat

her talking to Ernie and sharing stories

Question 12

12.

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

her boldness

her shyness

her lies

Question 13

13.

What hidden character trait in Grandfather is revealed during his conversation with Mary and helps lead to the resolution of the conflict?

his jealousy

his tremendous compassion

his sense of humor

Question 14

14.

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

Mary to end up at Ernie's restaurant

Roger to almost fail his Ta-Na-E-Ka

Mary to eat grasshoppers and berries

Question 15

15.

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

In Grandfather's past, the Ta-Na-E-Ka test for survival was important in showing he could survive as a Kaw Native American.

To survive, Mary needs to learn other important skills in the present day, and she proves that to Grandpa.

Food cost a lot less then.

Question 16

16.

What is the main conflict of this story?

Mary does not think that Ta-Na-E-Ka is important and doesn't want to do it.

Mary is in danger going into the wildness.

Mary is very hungry and needs clothing.

Question 17

17.

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

Mary going to the river and realizing there's no boat for her to sleep in.

Mary getting caught breaking in and sleeping in the restaurant.

Mary going to the woods to watch animals.

Question 18

18.

What is the climax of the story?

When Mary is scared to go into the wilderness alone and in her bathing suit

When Mary gets caught sleeping in the bathroom at the restaurant

When Mary has to go home and face her family after five days

Question 19

19.

What is the resolution of this story?

Mary is able to get food at the diner.

Mary realizes Ta-Na-E-Ka is important and helps her family realize she learned from it.

Mary makes a life-long friend: Ernie

Question 20

20.

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"?

One shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.

Do not ignore wise advice.

Traditions are worth keeping but may need to be altered to fit changing times.