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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does everyone seem wary of King's new car?
(a) It was disrespectful of King to buy a new car so soon after his mother's death.
(b) It was dangerous to ride in, like June's car.
(c) It was paid for by June's life insurance, and too much like June herself.
(d) June had left him the life insurance to care for his family, not buy a car.

2. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?
(a) They understand her reasons for staying away from home.
(b) They don't believe June is dead.
(c) They are protecting Albertine from the truth.
(d) They do not have all the facts regarding June's death.

3. Marie attempts to overthrow Leopolda and punish her by:
(a) Stealing her iron spoon.
(b) Hitting her with the iron spoon.
(c) Telling the nuns how Leopolda scarred her hand.
(d) Locking her in her room.

4. The physical obstacle between Nector and Marie arises from:
(a) The lack of money in their household.
(b) Nector's inability to stay home and stay sober.
(c) The lack of food on their table.
(d) The number of stray children Marie takes in.

5. Nector's only movie role was:
(a) An Indian plunging off of a cliff.
(b) A butter delivery man.
(c) The chairman of the tribe.
(d) An Indian who gets shot off his horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Albertine angry at Lipsha when she tries to break up King and Lynette's fight?

2. Who is Nector afraid might have witnessed his tryst with Marie?

3. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?

4. Marie's vision of herself stops her from running away because:

5. The neighborhood gossips come around asking about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Choose three examples of sensory detail from the chapter and describe their uses.

2. Aside from good and evil, what other conflicting forces is Marie struggling with?

3. Explain the symbol of the red convertible.

4. What is Lulu's attitude toward men?

5. The boat and the waves in the chapter represent what different ideas for Marie and Rushes Bear?

6. Because Nector attended a white school and could no longer remember his past, and Eli was educated by his relatives and still had his wits, what is suggested about white schooling for Native Americans?

7. Describe the mood of the final day Lyman and Henry spend together.

8. Identify two examples of irony in the chapter.

9. Describe the character of Sister Mary Martin de Porres.

10. Why is Lulu interested in Lipsha Morrisey knowing the truth about his parents?

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