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Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Chapter 1, Nanapush Abstract

* Nanapush talks about the life of the Native American.
* Nanapush talks like a wise old man who has seen and experienced much.
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Chapter 2, Pauline Abstract

* Nanapush tells how he and Fleur came to be family.
* Fleur nearly dies from the sickness that claims...
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