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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 11, how does Richard feel about Rozin's potential involvement with Frank?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Happy.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Jealous.

2. In Part II: Chapter 7, what is the Ojibwe word for Saturday?
(a) Anama’e-giizhigad.
(b) Niizho-giizhigad.
(c) Nitam-anokii-giizhigad.
(d) Giziibiigisaginigegiizhigad.

3. In Part I: Chapter 1, how do Miss Peace McKnight and the young girl become friends?
(a) The girl starts attending Miss McKnight's class and shows a keen interest in learning.
(b) Miss McKnight notices the girl's intelligence and invites her to join the class.
(c) Miss McKnight sees the girl standing at the back of the classroom and feels an instant connection.
(d) The young girl offers to help Miss McKnight with her teaching duties.

4. In Part II: Chapter 5, what government policy causes Indians to move away from their land and dogs?
(a) Assimilation.
(b) Relocation.
(c) Separation.
(d) Integration.

5. In Part II: Chapter 10, what do the twins receive along with their Happy Meals at McDonald's?
(a) Collectible trading cards.
(b) Miniature cars.
(c) Plastic figures of gods of the underworld.
(d) Stickers of famous landmarks.

6. In Part I: Chapter 1, what prompted Scranton Roy to enlist in the army?
(a) His desire to prove himself to the woman from the drama troupe.
(b) His father's disapproval of his infatuation with the woman from the drama troupe.
(c) His anger and disappointment at the woman's absence after their rendezvous promise.
(d) His fascination with the military and a longing for adventure.

7. In Part II: Chapter 12, what is Noodin's preferred stuffing ingredient?
(a) Apples.
(b) Raisins.
(c) Sausage.
(d) Walnuts.

8. In Part II: Chapter 7, where does Klaus live?
(a) In a duplex owned by Richard Whiteheart Beads.
(b) In a brand-new lower-income housing unit.
(c) In a house built in 1882.
(d) In a house on Andrew Jackson Street.

9. In Part II: Chapter 9, what does Frank bring to the house in a large box?
(a) Toys.
(b) Sugar cookies.
(c) Books.
(d) Clothes.

10. In Part II: Chapter 8, why does Klaus give a neutral explanation when asked about his friendship with Whiteheart Beads?
(a) He wants to maintain a friendly surface.
(b) He does not want to reveal the true reason.
(c) He fears the story will be taken away from him.
(d) He is afraid of forgetting the reason.

11. In Part II: Chapter 5, what advice does the dog's mother give him to survive as a pure white dog on the reservation?
(a) Find a pack to join for safety.
(b) Seek the protection of elder dogs.
(c) Act disreputable and unappetizing.
(d) Stay hidden and avoid contact with humans.

12. In Part II: Chapter 8, why does Klaus rely on the story about Whiteheart Beads?
(a) It serves as a warning to others.
(b) It provides entertainment.
(c) It keeps him from forgetting the reason Whiteheart Beads does not trust him.
(d) It helps him remember and trust Whiteheart Beads.

13. In Part II: Chapter 10, who gets the plastic halves of the three-headed dog Cerberus?
(a) Cally.
(b) Frank.
(c) Rozin.
(d) Deanna.

14. In Part I: Chapter 1, what task is Matilda Roy assigned in caring for the guinea fowl?
(a) Hunting down and following the hens to their hidden nests.
(b) Feeding and watering the birds.
(c) Collecting the eggs and cleaning the coop.
(d) Building nests for the hens.

15. In Part II: Chapter 12, what Thanksgiving dish gives Giizis the runs?
(a) Cranberry sauce.
(b) Mincemeat pie.
(c) Pumpkin.
(d) Wild rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 12, what nickname do Grandma Noodin and Grandma Giizis use for the city Minneapolis?

2. In Part I: Chapter 2, how does Scranton Roy try to absolve himself?

3. In Part I: Chapter 4, how does Ogichidaa feel after returning from the war?

4. In Part II: Chapter 10, where do the twins ask their mother to take them?

5. In Part II: Chapter 12, what is Noodin's reaction to having to see a doctor?

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