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sammy

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Why did the Innu of Quebec practice polygyny?
 
  a. The low status of women meant they were treated like property.
  b. Trapping and warfare resulted in a population imbalance and a lack of men.
  c. The Innu religion taught that it was preferred.
  d. The Innu did not practice polygyny.

Question 2

In the excerpt from Fragments of Memory, why had the word freedom become frightening, meaning no money and no food?
 
  a. The family was ruled by the landowner.
  b. The family was free to do as they wanted.
  c. The older sister was to be held by the landowner until the debt was paid.
  d. The father was to be held by the landowner until the debt was paid.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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