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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Cash send to Alice, letting her know that he is interested?

2. Where is Letty when Annawake returns with her dish and gossip?

3. Which of the following statements is NOT made by Annawake as she is describing Alice to Letty?

4. How many Hornbuckle families are listed in the telephone directory when Alice begins searching it?

5. How many months out of the year does Annawake recommend Turtle spend with her tribe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, Annawake proposes a solution that will hopefully keep all parties happy, and will keep Turtle's best interests at heart. Explain what Annawake's solution for the fight over Turtle's custody was, and then explain how that decision affected the lives of the main characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Family structure proves to be a large theme in the novel, particularly when Turtle is asked by the courts to describe her own family. Compare / contrast the family structure present in the Cherokee tribe with the family structure that Turtle was raised in. Then, explain how Turtle's answer regarding her family prompted change among those who listened to her speak.

Essay Topic 3

The luck of the Native American people comes to the forefront of the novel, as the tribe believes in luck as a driving force to their survival. Explain the ways that the Native American tribe portrayed in this novel can be seen as both a lucky and an unlucky tribe of people.

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