October 03, 2016
Maroo of the
Winter Caves
by Ann Turnbull
October 03, 2016
Setting
Draw the Map and write a brief
paragraph describing the setting with
regard to time and place in history.
(See Author's Note and Map)
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Character Identification
Draw 9 boxes as shown. Name and
describe with a few words. Draw a
simple sketch of what you think they
look like.
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For their role - are they a main
character, or a supporting? Write "M"
or "S"
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Vocabulary Chapters 1 & 2
charred: Partially burn (an object) so as to blacken its surface
stunted: Retard the growth or development of
converged: Come from different directions and meet at (a place)
feigned: Pretend to be affected by
.
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Vocabulary Chapter 3, 4, 5
gorge: a deep narrow passage with steep rocky
sides; a ravine.
rival: one striving for competitive advantage
detected: discover or identify
jubilant: Expressing joy
frail: Weak and delicate
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Chapter 1 & 2
1. "See my spirit!" What is Nimai referring to in her
statement here?
2. What is Maroo's one big wish or hope?
3. What is so special about summer time to Maroo?
4. What does it mean for her and the tribe?
5. What are the "Drops of Blood" that Maroo speaks of
while out gathering food for her tribe?
6. Why is this chapter called the "Thaw?"
7. Why is the White Mountain trail
frightening?
Illustration: Draw the sign
of the bison that the hunters gave
as a signal to the young women
of the tribe.
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Chapter 3 & 4
1. What skeletal animal is found and picked up by
scavengers?
2. What is the hardest part about making a hut?
3. Which animals are good to eat? Which are not?
4. What happens at the hilltop that changed
Maroo's life?
5. Why did Maroo and Otak decide to save the wild
puppy?
6. Describe the story Old Mother told at the
campfire.
Illustration: Draw the hilltop when
Maroo and her brother reach it.
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vocabulary chapters 6 & 7
amulet: any object intended to bring good luck
or protection to its owner.
encircling: Form a circle around; surround
bask: to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant
warmth
cautiously: careful or guarded:
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crevice
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Chapters 5 & 6
Write paragraph summaries
for these chapters.
Illustration: Draw Rivo.
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Ibex
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Ibex
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Chapters 7
1. How is Areg's clan able to follow Sovi's group?
2. What is the "rock spirit" that clapped back to the clan?
3. Describe what happened to Vorka and Areg during the ibex hunt.
4. Illustration: Do a "cave drawing" of the ibex hunt.
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Chapter 8
1. How did Areg and Vorka fall, resulting in
Areg's death?
2. Describe how they saved Vorka off the
cliff.
3. Give some details about Areg's burial
ceremony. What is the significance of the
items placed with him?
4. Why is this chapter called "The Silent
Drum?"
5. Why doesn't Vorka eat with the group?
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Vocabulary 8, 9, & 10
maneuvered: carefully guide or manipulate
cure - hides
crevice- a narrow opening or fissure, in a rock or wall
cure: to dry or salt food (meat) to preserve it; also hides
aloft: Up in or into the air; overhead
alight: to land on something;
alight
aloft
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sulky
Vocabulary 11, 12, & 13
desolate
sulky: be silent A period of gloomy and bad-tempered silence
stemming from annoyance and resentment
smoldering: Burn slowly with smoke but no flame
plodding: Slow and unexciting
smoldering
crevasse: s a deep crack in an ice sheet or glacier (as opposed to
a crevice, which forms in rock)
desolate: deserted of people and in a state of bleak emptiness
obliterated: Destroy utterly; wipe out.
obliterated
plodding
crevasse
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Vocabulary 14, 15, & 16
hoisted: raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
hurled
hurled: Throw (an object) with great force
hoisted
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Chapter 9
1. In Chapter 9, page 68, what does the
author mean by "....the trail grew colder every
day?"
2. What is the significance and
symbolism in finding the ptarmigan?
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Chapter 10
1. List the steps for building a snow
house.
2. How do Maroo and Otak save the
family?
3. What is Old Mother's decision?
4.. Illustration: Draw the snow house.
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Chapter 11
The White Mountain
1. According to Old Mother, why is the
clan's oral tradition important?
2. Give two examples of hard
decisions that might have to be made
by Maroo and Otak?
3. How do Maroo and Otak feel about
their first night alone in camp? What do
they argue about?
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Chapters 12
1. What is the obstacle Maroo faces in
chapter 12 and how does she
overcome it?
2. Give examples to show that the
mountain spirits seem to be against
Maroo and Otak.
3. What is the importance of seeing the ibex?
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Chapter 13 - The Blizzard
1. As the blizzard approaches, what does Maroo decide they
must do? What does Otak find?
2. As they wait out the storm, what do the children hear?
What does Maroo do to help calm their fears?
3. Why is Otak angry with Maroo near the end of the
chapter?
4. Draw the lion prints they found in the snow.
Use only your pencil to sketch and shade.
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Chapter 14
1. Personification is giving an inanimate item (something that is not
alive) characteristics of something that is alive.
Name the personification in chapter 14 that is used to describe the
mountain. What descriptions does the author use to describe Maroo's,
Otak's and Rivo's feelings?
2. Why is Otak angry at Maroo for killing the hare?
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Chapter 15
1. What emotions is Maroo feeling as she
tries to decide what to do?
2. Why does Maroo decide to travel alone?
3. Give at least 3 examples of how Old
Mother's wisdom helps Maroo.
4. How does Maroo overcome the Mountain
Spirit?
5. Illustrate a scene from this chapter.
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Chapter 16
At the Crossing Place
1. Describe how Maroo helped the men of the
tribe find her family.
2. Write a paragraph about how Rivo helped
save Otak's life.
3. Write a title for the "next" chapter in the
book. Illustrate it.