Braiding Sweetgrass - Preface & Planting Quiz

In 'The Gift of Strawberries,' what bond is created by the wild strawberries according to Kimmerer?

Question Answer Choices A bond of friendship between Kimmerer and her siblings. A bond of dependence between Kimmerer and the animals. A bond of reciprocity between Kimmerer and the earth. A bond of trade between Kimmerer and the farmers.

In 'The Council of Pecans,' where was Kimmerer's grandpa living when he found the grove of pecan hickory trees?

Question Answer Choices Kansas. Texas. Oklahoma. Missouri.

In 'Learning the Grammar of Animacy,' what percentage of the Potawatomi language is made up of verbs?

Question Answer Choices Thirty percent. Seventy percent. Ninety percent. Fifty percent.

In 'The Gift of Strawberries,' what are strawberries considered by the Potawatomi people?

Question Answer Choices The leader of the berries. The rarest of the berries. The sweetest of the berries. The smallest of the berries.

In 'Learning the Grammar of Animacy,' what is the Potawatomi view of nature compared to the Western view?

Question Answer Choices Only animals are considered animate. Nature is unpredictable and dangerous. All things are animate and worthy of respect. Nature is a resource to be used.

In 'Asters and Goldenrods,' why does Kimmerer want to major in botany?

Question Answer Choices She wanted to know why asters and goldenrods looked so beautiful together. She wanted to study the medicinal properties of plants. She wanted to discover new plant species. She wanted to understand the genetic makeup of flowers.

In 'Skywoman Falling,' what does the muskrat do to help Skywoman?

Question Answer Choices The muskrat pulls mud from the bottom of the ocean. The muskrat brings food to Skywoman. The muskrat builds a shelter for Skywoman. The muskrat carries Skywoman on its back.

What does Kimmerer's father do with the first portion of coffee during their canoeing trips in 'An Offering'?

Question Answer Choices He saves it for later. He pours it onto the earth. He drinks it first. He gives it to Kimmerer.

What lesson does Kimmerer highlight from the pecan trees in 'The Council of Pecans'?

Question Answer Choices Knowledge is power. Patience is a virtue. Adaptability ensures survival. There is strength in unity.

What does the three-strand braid symbolize in the preface of 'Braiding Sweetgrass'?

Question Answer Choices A fusion of flora, fauna, and fungi. A combination of earth, water, and sky. A weaving together of science, spirit, and story. A blend of tradition, modernity, and future.