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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 1995, where is Turtle working?

2. When was Sissy born?

3. What job does Everardo have after his kidney transplant?

4. What medal does Vincent have from his service in Korea?

5. What is Turtle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vincent have and do when he picks up Ever and Quinton from school the first time?

2. Why does Lila have to get Ever in 1990?

3. In 1990, where is Everardo living?

4. In 1986, where is Ever's family living and where have they lived recently?

5. How do Quinton and Ever get per cap payments?

6. What do Quinton and Ever spend their per cap payments on?

7. Why does Hayes Shade give Ever a booger mask?

8. Why does Ever get angry with his father in 1990?

9. After Everardo's bout in the hospital, why does TG&Y want to fire Turtle, and why does she not get fired?

10. What happens when Sissy's boyfriend Tank abandons her after she gets pregnant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Hokeah use more metaphors or similes in Calling for a Blanket Dance? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Ever and Lonnie meet on a cruise night in Tahlequah. Why does their relationship fail?

Essay Topic 3

Turtle Faith Geimausaddle lives for three days. How and why does Turtle Faith’s life cause the family to reconcile?

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