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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 I: Chapter 3, what does the Indian agent, Hiram Talp, use as a pretext to collect the children from the reservation?

2. In Part I: Chapter 2, what does Augustus build for himself and the twins?

3. In Part I: Chapter 4, how does Peace cope with her mourning?

4. In Part II: Chapter 10, what ride do the twins, their mother, and Frank go on at the state fair?

5. In Part II: Chapter 6, what catches Klaus's attention about the four women?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 5, how does Klaus's puppyness and cleverness help him escape being turned into soup?

2. In Part II: Chapter 7, how do the characters' desires for a different world reflect their experiences and frustrations?

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

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

5. In Part II: Chapter 7, how does the theme of the number four contribute to the narrative in the given text?

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the use of dreams as a narrative device in Antelope Woman. How do they illuminate the characters' desires, fears, and hidden truths?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of cultural assimilation and the characters' struggle to maintain their Native American identity in the face of societal pressures and expectations.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of Native American history and the impact of colonization in Antelope Woman. How do the characters navigate their cultural identity in a post-colonial context?

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