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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 does Mary Fred do when the police officer steps near her in the shed?

2. Henry used to do what after winning a competition?

3. What does Lipsha feel will happen if Shawnee wins the grand prize a the powwow?

4. What does Lulu hold as she gets into the police car?

5. What does Gerry ask during his plane ride?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the memory Shawnee has of her father during the powwow.

2. Why does Shawnee say she has a strong feeling of Lipsha's presence in Chapter 26?

3. What do Zelda and Xavier do when the meet in Chapter 23?

4. Why does Lipsha take up an interest in religion?

5. What happens to Lipsha during his spiritual fast?

6. How does Lulu prepare for the visit from the federal agents?

7. What happens after Gerry leaves Lipsha on the side of the road?

8. Where does Lyman find strength during his spiritual quest?

9. What happens when Lulu is arrested?

10. What do Albertine and Zelda talk about when they are alone in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do family relationships complicate Lipsha's life? Describe some of his family relationships and the struggles they have together. How does Lipsha address these struggles? How do the struggles impact the characters and the plot? What is the author's commentary on family?

Essay Topic 2

There are several dreams in "The Bingo Palace." Choose three dreams and summarize them. Then compare and contrast the dreams. What are their purposes? Who is involved? What happens as a result of the dream?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lyman's bingo hall. What does the it represent to Lyman? Choose three other characters and describe what the bingo hall represents to them. How does the hall move the plot of this novel forward?

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