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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 is Stacie McDougald running away from?

2. How does Pete make his living?

3. Where did William buy The Sacred Pipe, by Black Elk?

4. Where does William meet Bob Goldsmith?

5. With what did Duncan McDougal threaten the Indian population in order to save the town of Astoria, Oregon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does William feel about returning home?

2. How did Duncan McDougal save the Astor fur trading post from destruction by the Indians?

3. What does William think of Grand Forks, North Dakota?

4. What importance does maple syrup have to Tom Hunter?

5. Describe William's experience sleeping in a dorm room at Central Michigan University.

6. Where does William notice old tires as he drives through West Virginia?

7. How does William describe the town of New Harmony?

8. What is William surprised to discover in The Sacred Pipe by Black Elk?

9. Describe William's visit with Scott Chisholm.

10. Does William have second thoughts about picking up the hitchhiker Arthur O. Bakke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze William's role as a teacher of America's history. In what way does he provide this information? Is he successful in capturing your attention? How so? Provide several examples of historical information you gained through William's narrative.

Essay Topic 2

Is William well-prepared for his journey? What items does he pack that keep him safe during bad weather conditions? What items does he include to inspire him, and why is inspiration important to him on this trip?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of William's van, Ghost Dancing. Why does he give this name to his van? What does it represent to him?

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