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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, Nanapush

1. Describe Fleur's cabin.

2. Discuss why Fleur and Nanapush do not utter the names of the dead.

3. Describe the ritual of burying the dead and sitting over them.

4. Describe what happens to the government agents who go into Fleur's woods.

5. Discuss Pukwan Sr.'s fear and frustration at Fleur's cabin.

6. Describe what causes Nanapush and Fleur to go a little windigo.

7. What does Nanapush say about gossip?

8. How does...
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