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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. Why is Lolla-Wossiky called to Alvin Jr.?

2. What does Alvin hear when he isn't focusing on running?

3. How do the people feel about Alvin Miller Sr.?

4. What does Hooch find?

5. For how much money had Hooch's likker been sold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Ta-Kumsaw tell the red bird?

2. What is the objective of the wrassling match between Measure and Ta-Kumsaw?

3. What kinds of signs does Tenska-Tawa offer his people to prove his legitimacy as a Prophet?

4. What scares Alvin when he follows the Prophet and why does he do so?

5. Why does Alvin think he has failed in the Shining Man's request "to make all things whole"? What doesn't he understand?

6. Why is there nothing left for Lolla to do?

7. What is interesting to Lolla regarding Alvin's command over the roaches within his home?

8. What is the difference between Alvin Miller Sr. and Armor-of-God's opinions regarding the abduction of Alvin and Measure?

9. What kinds of things does Hooch notice upon entering Carthage City once again?

10. Who are the primary suspects in Armor's mind in regards to the abductions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tenska-Tawa and Ta-Kumsaw's belief patterns. Who is a better leader and how would you define a better leader? Why is that character a more successful leader?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether or not Alvin should have gone with Ta-Kumsaw. How did going with Measure end up being a more noble cause? What might Alvin have done to prevent the torture from taking place? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how myths and legends become more magical over time. What can be attributed to these manipulations of data? How far back in history does fact become intermingled with legend and, therefore, indistinguishable? What kinds of things lead to their indistinguishable nature? Explain.

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