Why do some Anishnawbe residents believe land must be used to have value?

They have internalized colonial ideas

What does John carve into the rock by the train tracks?

A crude image of him and Maggie and the word “tikwamshin”

Why is Virgil concerned about John’s identity?

John used two different last names

How does Maggie first meet John Richardson?

When he offers to help with her flat tire

What connection does John feel with Jesus?

They both were left by their fathers

What does Maggie recognize about differing views of land?

Native and non-Native people view land in fundamentally different ways

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1
Why do some Anishnawbe residents believe land must be used to have value?
They want to resell the land
They have internalized colonial ideas
They are farmers
They follow traditional teachings
2
What is John's reaction to walking through the woods?
He remembers his ancient past
He feels homesick
He sees a vision of the future
He gets lost
3
What does John carve into the rock by the train tracks?
A crude image of him and Maggie and the word “tikwamshin”
A map to the diner
His name and the date
A picture of a racoon
4
What detail about John initially impresses Maggie?
His cooking skills
His knowledge of history
His motorcycle
His clothes
5
What happens to Maggie while she is driving through the new land?
She hits a racoon
She gets lost
Her car gets a flat tire
She sees a ghost
6
Why is Virgil concerned about John’s identity?
John has no official ID
John used two different last names
John used two different last names
John seems too good to be true
7
What long-standing conflict does John have?
With the townspeople
With racoons
With the church
With his ancestors
8
How does Maggie first meet John Richardson?
When he offers to help with her flat tire
At her brother’s garage
At a town meeting
When he brings her food
9
Why does John break into the church?
To steal something
To hide from someone
To meet with Maggie
To look at the statue of Jesus
10
What connection does John feel with Jesus?
They were both raised in the woods
They are both Indigenous
They both are travelers
They both were left by their fathers
11
How does the community react to Maggie and John riding together?
It causes gossip
They are indifferent
They are supportive
They cheer them on
12
What does Maggie recognize about differing views of land?
Everyone agrees land should be left untouched
Native and non-Native people view land in fundamentally different ways
Non-Native people believe land should be shared communally
Both groups see land as primarily spiritual

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