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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerry ask during his plane ride?

2. What does Lipsha do when Lyman calls him his brother?

3. What does Redford do at the end of Chapter 15?

4. Who says, "It is calm, so calm"?

5. What signals the beginning of Shawnee's final dance at the powwow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Albertine give Lipsha in Chapter 20?

2. What happens between Lipsha and the motel Bible in Chapter 14?

3. What vision does Lipsha see of Lyman's future bingo hall?

4. What happens after Gerry leaves Lipsha on the side of the road?

5. How does Albertine try to defend Shawnee and Redford in Chapter 19?

6. What happens when Lulu is arrested?

7. Why does Lyman dance during his fast?

8. What happens during Gerry's plane ride?

9. What do Albertine and Zelda talk about when they are alone in Chapter 19?

10. Why does Lipsha take up an interest in religion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are strong female characters used in this novel? Which female characters do you consider strong, and why? How do these characters influence the people around them and the events that take place in this novel? Who has a positive impact, and why? Who has a negative impact, and why?

Essay Topic 2

After returning home, Lipsha spends most of his time trying to win over Shawnee. Summarize their relationship and describe how the quest for this relationship hurts and helps Lipsha. How does Lipsha develop throughout the novel because of this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how animal imagery is used in this novel. Select four examples of animal imagery and explain the following: Who is represented, what is represented, how tradition is reflected and the impact on the characters/plot of "The Bingo Palace."

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