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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 11, what do the girls ask Rozin about?

2. In Part I: Chapter 4, where does Ogichidaa find a German?

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

4. In Part II: Chapter 9, how does their father react when the girls insist that the woman is their mother?

5. In Part II: Chapter 5, what advice does the dog's mother give him to survive as a pure white dog on the reservation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part I: Chapter 2, how does the loss of land and the Dawes Act impact the characters in the story?

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

3. 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?

4. In Part I: Chapter 1, describe the relationship between Miss Peace McKnight and Matilda Roy. How does their friendship develop?

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 3, how does the incident at the train station reflect the resistance of the children and their grandmother to the Indian agent's plans?

7. In Part I: Chapter 4, what is the significance of the German prisoner in the text, and how does he affect the characters' attitudes and actions?

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 12, discuss the significance of the wishbone scene in the story. What does it reveal about the relationship between Giizis and Noodin?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the narrative structure of Antelope Woman and how Louise Erdrich's use of multiple perspectives and timelines enhances the exploration of themes and the development of characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the natural landscapes, such as the prairies and the lakes, in the novel. How do they serve as symbols of connection to heritage and spiritual renewal?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of transformation and metamorphosis in the novel. How do the characters undergo personal growth and change throughout the narrative?

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