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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. What test did Lipsha do well at?

2. Who is Lulu's son?

3. Whom does Albertine recognize in the documentary?

4. How does the slot machine treat Lyman in his dream?

5. What ancestor's name does Albertine take on at the naming ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lipsha feels that he sees his dead mother?

2. Why does June's mother take her anger out on June in Chapter 6?

3. What does Lyman do after gambling away his money?

4. How is Lipsha's relationship with Lyman complicated?

5. Where does Lyman feel he lost his "true face"?

6. What makes Lipsha feel jealous when he visits Shawnee in Chapter 9?

7. Why does Lipsha dislike his job?

8. How does Shawnee plan her move out of Zelda's house?

9. What does Jewett assume about Fleur's land?

10. How does Lipsha feel that Zelda impacts his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Gerry Nanapush propel the plot development of "The Bingo Palace," especially for Lipsha? Why does the author use this character for this reason? Describe Gerry and his actions. What does this character represent? How is he a catalyst in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how animal imagery is used in this novel. Select four examples of animal imagery and explain the following: Who is represented, what is represented, how tradition is reflected and the impact on the characters/plot of "The Bingo Palace."

Essay Topic 3

Who seems to be more powerful in this novel, men or women? Use examples from the text to support your opinions. Be sure to describe power.

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