Killers of the Flower Moon

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-3

Reading Check

1. Which natural resource made the Osage the “wealthiest people per capita in the world”? (Chapter 1)

2. In which state is Osage County?

3. To whom did Mollie turn for help investigating her sister’s murder when the police effort failed to satisfy her?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What did the deaths of Anna Burkhart and Charles Whitehorn have in common, and why did their deaths cause interest among the community?

2. Who was Lizzie Burkhart, and how did her death contribute to the feeling of unease among the Osage people?

Paired Resource

“Killers of the Flower Moon and Scorsese’s Bride Like No Other”

• This article from The New York Times describes the unique history of bridal wear for Osage women and the care that went into replicating traditional Osage apparel for Martin Scorsese’s film version of the book. (Viewing this article may require a paid subscription.)
• The content of this article can be connected to the theme The Pull of the Past on the Present.