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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I: Chapter 4, what does Asin suggest to Ogichidaa as a way to kill his rage?
(a) Replace his war brother with a slave brother.
(b) Seek revenge on a German immigrant.
(c) Return to Germany and confront his enemies.
(d) Take revenge on a German soldier.

2. In Part I: Chapter 4, what is the German's name?
(a) Klaus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Shawano.
(d) Roy.

3. In Part II: Chapter 11, what is Richard's connection to AIM (American Indian Movement)?
(a) He is the treasurer for AIM.
(b) He is the president of AIM
(c) He is kicked out of AIM.
(d) He participates in AIM protests

4. In Part II: Chapter 5, who is the narrator passing the story over to?
(a) Victoria, the oldest daughter of Blue Prairie Woman.
(b) The Swan, Peace's husband.
(c) Klaus, a lazy and self-deceptive man.
(d) Giizis and Noodin, the twin girls.

5. In Part II: Chapter 7, what does Richard compare his wink to?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A black-and-white movie.
(d) A movie star.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 8, why does Klaus give a neutral explanation when asked about his friendship with Whiteheart Beads?

2. In Part I: Chapter 2, what does Scranton Roy carve into his arm?

3. In Part I: Chapter 3, how do Peace and Charlie escape from Hiram Talp at the train station?

4. In Part I: Chapter 4, what happens to Shawano during the war?

5. In Part II: Chapter 6, what type of jewelry does Klaus have that he believes carries a secret life and pain?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 10, how does the presence of the gods of the underworld in the form of figures affect the twins' perception of the world?

2. In Part II: Chapter 6, discuss Klaus's internal conflict and the moral dilemma he faces. How does he handle the situation?

3. In Part II: Chapter 8, how does Klaus describe Whiteheart Beads' appearance and the impact he had on the narrator's life?

4. In Part II: Chapter 8, what leads Klaus to suspect that something is amiss during his honeymoon in Maui?

5. In Part II: Chapter 9, what role do the grandmothers play in the story, and how do they perceive Sweetheart Calico?

6. In Part I: Chapter 2, what role does forgiveness play in the story, and how does it affect the characters' relationships?

7. In Part II: Chapter 8, why does Klaus keep the story of his broken friendship with Whiteheart Beads inside him?

8. In Part II: Chapter 11, how does Rozin's past involvement with the American Indian Movement (AIM) influence her present life and relationships?

9. In Part II: Chapter 11, how does Rozin's relationship with Richard evolve and what challenges do they face?

10. In Part I: Chapter 1, how does Blue Prairie Woman's name change reflect her journey and transformation?

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