Lesson+Plan+11+Quiz+questions

__Lesson 11 Quiz questions:__ Thomas King, Borders:
 * these questions were listed as questions for Circle Talks in the second week's lessons. They can be either short answers or short paragraph questions, they can be marked for the accuracy of recreating class discussions conclusions,
 * some answers would be quite subjective, marking would have to be on the ability to connect between the issues learned in the classroom and own reflection on these issues.
 * students should have the option to choose some of the questions, i.e out of 5 questions on Borders, anser 3, out of 5 questions on Tay John, answer 3, out of 8 questions on The Rez Sisters (up to page 19 and pg.19-35) answer 5.
 * 1) What are the signs of the mother's attachment to the place in which she lives?
 * 2) Why did the mother refuse to disclose her Canadian citizenship?
 * 3) Should the border patrol let her cross the border?
 * 4) In your opinion, why did the authorities let them cross the border?
 * 5) Is the individual action, like the one in the novel, important to the community/society?

Howard O'Hagan, Tay John


 * 1) Why do writers mix natural and unnatural elements in their works?
 * 2) What do you think will become of Kumkleseem, the boy from Howard O'Hagan book?
 * 3) In your opinion, what's the importance of the circumstances of Kumkleseem's birth?
 * 4) Do you know any other literary character whose birth involved supernatural intervention?
 * 5) What functions do the supernatural forces/characters play in the works of literature.

Thomson Highway, The Rez Sisters: (from the beginning up to page 18) 1. Summarize (in point form) some facts and information about the life of playwright Tomson Highway. 2. On Page XII what does Tomson Highway mean when he says that without Nanabush the core of Indian culture would be gone forever? 3. What is supposed to be funny about the relationship of the play’s main characters? Is this true? 4. What is Pelajia thinking about at the start of the play? 5. Explain what Philomena means when she says to Pelajia that “all her poop’s on this reserve”. 6. What would Philomena buy if she won bingo? What would Pelajia do with the money? 7. Why do the women all want to go to Espanola? How would they get there? 8. In a paragraph explain your thoughts and feelings about the play so far

(pg. 19-35 )

1. What is going on between Marie-Adele and the seagull? 2. Explain how the playwright, (Tomson Highway) comments on the stereotypical Indian family when Veronique is talking to Marie-Adele about her kids. 3. Why is Veronique upset about the situation with Zhaboonigan? What happened? 4. Who is Gazelle Nataways? What details do we know about her? 5. What does Veronique want to buy with BINGO winnings? How does this connect to the other women on the reserve? 6. Summarize Annie Cook’s feelings about the “BIGGEST BING O IN THE WORLD”. Are her dreams realistic? 7. How does Annie Cook’s speech at the end of this section tie into her identity? 8. In your opinion, does this play accurately represent aboriginals and reserve life? Explain your answer.