1 Who is the old man? The old man is Eldon's friend, Jimmy The old man is actually Eldon The old man is Bunky, the man in Eldon's story The old man is Eldon's former boss, Jenks 2 What does Frank take Eldon to see at the beginning of their journey? Rock paintings Eldon's mother Becka The old mill 3 How does Angie die? Her liver fails Eldon kills her Suicide She dies in childbirth 4 According to Becka, what is the only thing we are left with at the end of life? The love we have for others Medicine Our stories Our children 5 What does Becka give Frank to aid Eldon in his final hours? Stories Bannock and beans Medicine Alcohol 6 Who does Frank say Eldon has been carrying around, all this time? His friend, Jimmy His wife and lover, Angie Eldon's mother, and the shame in leaving her His lost relationship with Frank 7 Why does Eldon wish to be buried in the warrior way? He swore to Jimmy that he would bury Jimmy in the warrior way, but was unable to He believes it is the only way his life can have meaning He was brought up in the old ways of the Ojibway and promised his mother he would Frank suggested that Eldon be buried that way, and Eldon wishes to connect with his son 8 What activity does Eldon plan for Frank on Frank's 10th birthday? Having Frank drive a truck Teaching Frank to go fly-fishing Going out to eat with Frank at a diner Disappointing Frank by getting drunk 9 Which of these best describes Frank's feelings toward his father by the end of the novel? Bitterness and extreme hatred towards Eldon for not being present his entire life Sad, raw, and unsure if he forgives Eldon or not Peace after burying Eldon in the manner he asked Complete forgiveness and understanding of Eldon through his stories 10 Frank is often described as: Shy, furtive, and ignorant Being scared to speak his mind Being outgoing with others and very capable Speaking like a man 11 Eldon largely connects to the women in his life through Drinking Sex and physical affection Eldon never demonstrates true connection to women Their stories 12 According to Jimmy, what does the last name "Starlight" mean? It is a name given to people who were superior navigators It is the name of the people who followed the stars to Canada It is a name given to Ojibways by white people It is a teacher's name, meaning the Starlights were teachers and storytellers 13 Why does Eldon kill Jimmy? He accidentally kills Jimmy while they are in fighting in the Korean War He kills Jimmy to spare him pain after being shot, and so their position is not given away He kills Jimmy because Jimmy came between Eldon's mother and Jenks He kills Jimmy in anger, after a brawl at a bar 14 What does Frank do with the hooch? He pours most of it out when Eldon asks him to, but saves some He drinks it all himself so Eldon won't Nothing, he knows Eldon will need it in his final hours He pours all of it out when Eldon asks him to, saving nothing 15 Who is Angie enamored with when Eldon first meets her? Eldon, because he is the only other Native in the bar No one, she is aloof and alone in the bar Eldon, for breaking up a fight in a bar Bunky, for breaking up a fight in a bar 16 Why does Angie believe it's important to miss things? Missing things is what gives your life meaning, in the absence of something you feel its importance Missing things makes you know you're living, that you touched something and something touched you Missing things causes pain, and experiencing pain makes someone more human Missing things makes them all the better when they return 17 Why can Eldon never manage to tell Angie about his past? He is too proud Angie has no interest in hearing about Frank's past He is ashamed Angie dies before Eldon gets the chance 18 Which of the following is something Eldon and Angie do NOT do when they move in together? Eldon begins drinking again Angie gets pregnant Write to Bunky to tell him how they are Fix up the trapper's cabin 19 What is the name of the sequel to Medicine Walk? Starlight One Story, One Song Indian Horse Ragged Company 20 When was Medicine Walk published? 2014 Posthumously, in 2018 2012 2015 21 Richard Wagamese was a member of which nation? The Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Lac des Mill Lacs First Nation Ojibway Nation of Saugeen 22 Where is Medicine Walk set? Ontario British Columbia Alberta Manitoba 23 What is Frank unsure of after Eldon's death? What Eldon wanted in the end, and if he loves Eldon If Eldon really loved Angie, and who the old man is If he believes all that Eldon told him, and where Eldon went after he died What Eldon wanted in the end, and if he forgives Eldon 24 What is something Frank does NOT do when he returns to the farm? Help the old man nail planks Weep for Eldon once more Give the old man a stone from the grave Raise his hand to the line of ancestors before him 25 What is the first story Angie tells Eldon, after dinner? A story about how her father died and her mother faded away A story about an underwater being who hates the underwater world A story about her mother's drinking, to relate to Eldon A story about an underwater being who longs for the world above
