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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. After explaining he didn't call the police, what does M.F. tell Sam he wants?

2. What is the prize for the winner of the hunting bet in Coyote's story?

3. Who does Sam learn is dead when he reaches the Hunts Alone house?

4. Who does Coyote bet that he is a better hunter?

5. Who tells Sam people spotted a polar bear at Motion Marine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the story of Coyote and Cottontail included in the novel?

2. Why does Coyote ask Sam what he's doing when he yells at the raven sitting in the corner of his office?

3. How does Sam come to realize he loves Calliope?

4. Who takes the gun from Tinker and beats him? How do you know this?

5. Why does the Indian doctor think Pokey is gone?

6. How does Coyote stop a police officer from chasing after Calliope?

7. Why does Anubis refuse to return Calliope's soul to her body?

8. Why is Calliope so frightened by Cheryl's comment that they will put money on black for Calliope?

9. Why isn't Coyote able to win much at the private gambling table M.F. takes him to?

10. What two observations does M.F. make in King's Lake, Nevada when he catches up with Sam and Coyote?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of magic and heritage in Coyote Blue. Which characters embrace the heritage of the Crow Indian? Which characters reject it? Which characters seem to change their opinion by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of trust and hope portrayed in Coyote Blue? How does trust and hope impact Sam and Calliope's relationship? How do they affect Pokey and Coyote's relationship?

Essay Topic 3

How does Coyote rationalize the tricks he plays? What are his goals? Is he ultimately a good character or a bad character?

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