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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. How does Xavier Toose add steam to the sweat lodge?

2. Who says, "I don't want to live"?

3. Where does Lipsha put his bingo winnings?

4. Why do federal agents come to Lulu's house?

5. What does Zelda call Redford?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Gerry's plane ride?

2. What happens when Lulu is arrested?

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

4. Who does Gerry mostly think about in jail?

5. How does Redford feel about staying with his aunts?

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

7. How does Albertine try to defend Shawnee and Redford in Chapter 19?

8. Why does Lyman dance during his fast?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a Native American vision quest? Describe the quest Lipsha and Lyman go on. How do each feel about the quest? What happens to each? How do these endings help to further describe Lipsha and Lyman in terms of Native American tradition?

Essay Topic 2

Lipsha admits to having a complicated relationship with Lyman. Summarize their relationship. What makes it increasingly complicated? What emotions/feelings define their relationship? How is their relationship one-sided at times? Why do they decide to go into business with each other? How do they help each other to change?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Lipsha's attempt to return home to the reservation could be considered a failure. How could he be considered a success? What are his goals? What are the hopes of the people on the reservation? Do you think Lipsha finds value or danger in his trip home?

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