The Inuit Northern Lights — Questions and answers

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What was unusual about the sky when Aputi and Nanuq reached the frozen waterfall?

Choices

  1. It was a deep indigo, as usual.
  2. It shimmered with an ethereal green and violet glow. ✓
  3. It was completely dark with no lights.
  4. It was filled with bright sunshine.

Answer: It shimmered with an ethereal green and violet glow.

From page 2

According to Old Kakuk, what does it mean when the lights dance with a different rhythm?

Choices

  1. It's going to be a very cold night.
  2. The Sky Spirits need help. ✓
  3. A big storm is coming.
  4. It means good luck is on the way.

Answer: The Sky Spirits need help.

From page 3

What animal did Aputi and Nanuq meet inside the Whispering Caves?

Choices

  1. A grumpy old arctic fox. ✓
  2. A playful polar bear cub.
  3. A wise old owl.
  4. A speedy reindeer.

Answer: A grumpy old arctic fox.

From page 4

What happened to the Sunstone when Aputi touched it to the snow wall?

Choices

  1. It made the whole wall disappear instantly.
  2. It caused a gust of icy wind to extinguish its glow. ✓
  3. It started to glow brighter and warmer.
  4. It turned into a block of ice.

Answer: It caused a gust of icy wind to extinguish its glow.

From page 6

What did Aputi remember Old Kakuk saying that helped the Ice Wall disappear?

Choices

  1. "True light comes from within!" ✓
  2. "The sky is always brighter than the earth."
  3. "Always carry a Sunstone."
  4. "Winter will last forever."

Answer: "True light comes from within!"

From page 8

What did Ikaluk tell Aputi after they were bathed in the radiant light?

Choices

  1. "You should go back home now."
  2. "You have a kind heart, little one." ✓
  3. "The ice wall will come back."
  4. "Let's go find more Sunstones."

Answer: "You have a kind heart, little one."

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