Answer each of the following questions with a minimum of five sentences. Your answer should just be your your idea supported by specific examples from the text. Pay attention to paragraph organization.

  1. Describe the relationship between Henry Jim and Bull. Explain how they are connected, how they get along, and the events that have shaped their relationship.
  1. Explain which character is, in your opinion, the most interesting in the novel. Give examples from the book to support your reasons.
  1. Explain how Adam Pell is connected to the Little Elk people. What things does he do that affect their lives?
  1. Describe Toby Rafferty. What does he do? What kind of person is he?
  1. Compare Henry Jim’s lifestyle with Bull’s. (possibilities: their homes, activities, beliefs, important life decisions, social circles, work…)
  1. What role does the dam play in this novel? Why is it important and how does it fit into the story?
  1. In the book, what does it seem the white government officials want from the Little Elk people? What does it seem the Little Elk people want from the white officials? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.
  1. In your opinion, what is the most important event in the novel? Explain what happens and why it is so important to the story.
  1. Using examples from the text, explain why you think the two cultural groups in the book (the whites and Native Americans) have so many misunderstandings and cannot seem to get along. 
  2. Explain and evaluate the ending of the book. Tell what happens and explain why it is or is not a good ending for this story.

 

Extra Credit Option: Explain what details from Wind from an Enemy Sky are based on real places, people, or historical events.

 
Higher level option: Have fewer options and let students choose 2 of 3 to develop into full essays.