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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nector's comparison of wounded animals to "killed saints" is ironic because:
(a) Marie wanted Nector to give her the birds.
(b) Marie's goal had been to become the first Indian saint.
(c) Nector does not understand Catholicism.
(d) Nector does not seem to respect the geese.

2. A symbol of Dot's overwhelming love might be:
(a) Her diligent production of milk for the baby.
(b) The pile of bones Gerry left in her yard.
(c) Her grown-out orange hairdo.
(d) Her high, square-shaped belly.

3. Metaphorically, Marie appeals to Nector because:
(a) He feels he can help heal the wound in her hand.
(b) She is bitter while all other women have been sweet.
(c) She is part of the whale Ishmael seeks.
(d) She is white while others have been Indians.

4. Albertine believes Gerry's main problem is:
(a) He doesn't have any white friends.
(b) He was restless.
(c) He believes in justice.
(d) He believe in laws and authority.

5. Marie's vision of herself stops her from running away because:
(a) She believes she will be a saint and Leopolda will have to worship her.
(b) She believes running away would be a sin.
(c) She believes Leopolda is sorry for what she did to Marie.
(d) She believes God is telling her to forgive Leopolda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie compares herself to:

2. When Albertine says she "would never know how heavy a ton was unless it fell on [her]" she suggests:

3. Albertine thinks baby Shawn will be as heavy as any truck load because:

4. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what about their personalities?

5. Why does Marie love to go to Mass as a child?

(see the answer key)

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