The Indian in the Cupboard

Omri decides that it is dangerous to bring tiny people into his room. Give two reasons why this is true.

Little Bear likes the English but not the French. He also does not like Algonquians. Explain the historical reasons behind these preferences.

Omri brings an old chief into his cupboard, but the chief dies of fright. Little Bear promptly removes the chief’s headdress and cloak. Why does he do this?

Why do Boone’s friends call him “Boohoo”? Explain why they make fun of him, and describe how his apparent weakness is also a strength. What skill does he display that expresses that strength?

Why does Patrick want to bring Boone and Little Bear to school? Why does Little Bear approve of this plan? And why does Omri think this is a bad idea?

Patrick realizes that he is unable to take care of Boone and Little Bear. What causes this realization? Explain how this decision shows his inner growth as a person.

Little Bear watches a Western movie but does not like it. Explain why.

At first, Little Bear wants to kill Boone, but later they become blood brothers. Name two things that change their animosity to friendship.