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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 II: Chapter 12, what nickname do Grandma Noodin and Grandma Giizis use for the city Minneapolis?
(a) Mishiimin Oodenang.
(b) Gitchimiigwechiwegiizhigad.
(c) Apple Town.
(d) Minnehaha.

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

3. In Part II: Chapter 5, what is the dog's opinion of humans?
(a) Humans are inferior to dogs.
(b) Humans are unpredictable and confusing.
(c) Humans are generally kind and compassionate.
(d) Humans are capable of anything.

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

5. In Part II: Chapter 5, what does the dog use as his weapon to save himself from being boiled in the sacred soup?
(a) His strength and size.
(b) His sharp barks of fear.
(c) His puppy love and adorability.
(d) His connection with his ancestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 6, how do humans perceive the line where sky meets earth?

2. In Part I: Chapter 4, what is the German's name?

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

4. In Part I: Chapter 2, who is Scranton Roy?

5. In Part I: Chapter 1, why does Miss Peace McKnight come to the Great Plains?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 5, how does the policy of Relocation impact Klaus and his family?

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

3. In Part I: Chapter 3, how does Augustus prioritize education and cultural preservation for his children?

4. In Part II: Chapter 9, how does Richard's view of relocation contribute to his feelings of bitterness and resentment?

5. In Part II: Chapter 10, how does the state fair experience affect the dynamics between Rozin, Cecille, and the twins?

6. In Part I: Chapter 4, what is the role of food and baking in the story, and how does it contribute to the themes and character development?

7. In Part II: Chapter 9, how does the scene in the rose garden reflect the strained relationship between Richard and his daughters?

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 II: Chapter 6, explain Klaus's pursuit of the women and his eventual encounter with them. How does he win their attention?

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