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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 happens to Lipsha and Lyman's joint bank account in Chapter 22?

2. Why does Gerry leave Lipsha on the side of the road?

3. What does Albertine feel was missing from her relationship with Zelda?

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

5. Who says, "There is so little time"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Shawnee feel warm in her apartment at school?

2. How are Shawnee's performances at the powwow?

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

4. What vision does Lipsha see of Lyman's future bingo hall?

5. What happens when Lipsha checks the Dumpster for his father?

6. What advice does Albertine give Lipsha in Chapter 20?

7. What happens when Gerry and Lipsha see a car left running?

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

9. What happens when Lulu is arrested?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

After returning home, Lipsha spends most of his time trying to win over Shawnee. Summarize their relationship and describe how the quest for this relationship hurts and helps Lipsha. How does Lipsha develop throughout the novel because of this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Dancing is important in "The Bingo Palace". Reflect on four times that dancing is used in the novel. Describe the dance: Who is dancing? Where are they dancing? Why are they dancing? What does dancing represent in this novel and what does it do for the characters who dance?

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