Chapters Eight and Nine
Directions: Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
1) The Sachem brings Mary along on the trip to see the French trader Sequin. What is she supposed to do there? ___________________________
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2) Pemmican is a food that the Indians made from deer meat. Why doesn't Mary like it? ______________________________________________
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3) Sequin wants to trade for Mary. What does he offer the Indians for her? _______________________________________________________
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4) In the story, Mary calls Sachem Netawatwees 'Grandfather' and has very important talks with him. What do you think in happening? __________
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5) Why does the chief want to trade Mrs. Stewart away to trade Sequin?_________________________________________________________
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6) The party slept in a cave on the way to trader Sequin's store. What was in the cave? ______________________________________________
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7) Mary got sick and threw up. What caused her to run off and be sick? _________________________________________________________
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