After reading the article on the 'Trail of Tears', open the link, 'The Wolf Ceremony.'
Read through the whole story.
 

1.  Who wrote the story? _______________________________

2.  Why do you think it was written?
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3.  What do you think the author means when he said that the woods gave them their religion?
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4.  Why do you think the boy was over-joyed about the singing of the wolf songs?
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5.  What did the author mean by his heart was 'filled with tears'?
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6.  What is meaning of, 'It is finished'?
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Symbolism is the using of symbols to represent something abstract.  Example: A dove to represent
peace.

7.  List any examples of symbolism in the story.
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8.  Native American culture as the author knew it, had ceased to exist.  Discuss with your partner some
       traditions in our culture that have ceased To exist today.  Write down an example.
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9. Do you think that Native Americans today should be happy about their adoption of American culture
or saddened about what they have lost?  Explain your answer in a short paragraph.
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