Where the Dead Sit Talking Quiz

Brandon Hobson

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the name “Sequoyah” mean? (from Part 1, pages 1 – 35)

Yellow Sun.

Scarred Warrior.

Sparrow.

Eagle.

2.

Who is Mr. Gillis? (from Part 2, pages 37 - 74)

An eccentric algebra teacher.

A creepy phys-ed teacher.

An eccentric art teacher.

A friendly history teacher.

3.

What does Sequoyah do to re-define his life in the aftermath of Rosemary’s death? (from Part 8, pages 247 – 273)

He starts writing, helps Harold build a space where he (Sequoyah) can be really alone, and starts attending Indian ceremonies.

He cuts his hair, reads more books about Indian heritage, and moves out on his own.

He helps Harold build a space where he (Sequoyah) can be really alone, starts writing letters to his mother, and tells Agnes that he wants to be a vegetarian.

He cuts his hair, starts writing, and helps Harold build a space where he (Sequoyah) can be really alone.

4.

Why does Agnes call Liz and the police? (from Part 4, pages 117 - 161)

She has caught Sequoyah smoking marijuana.

Sequoyah is late meeting her for his ride home.

Sequoyah is late meeting her for his ride to school.

She has caught Sequoyah skipping school with George.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Sequoyah starts to go along with Rosemary’s demand that he shoot the dog? (from Part 5, pages 163 – 192)

He wants Rosemary to like him.

He is afraid that the dog barking will alert Harold to Sequoyah being in Rosemary’s room when he is not supposed to be.

He hates the dog, and also wants to kill it.

He wants Rosemary to shut up about the dog and pay more attention to him.

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