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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 is a woman doing behind Coyote while he's using Sam's cheating machine?

2. In the story of Coyote and Cottontail, what does Coyote disguise himself as?

3. What does Sam warn Coyote to avoid in Las Vegas?

4. What color eyes does M.F. have?

5. How many nurses are on duty when Sam and Coyote take Pokey out of the clinic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Coyote suggest they all go to a Crow reservation in Montana?

2. Why does Coyote refer to the ATM machine as a cheating machine?

3. Why does Coyote leave as Sam and Pokey prepare to send Sam to the Underworld?

4. What is the memory of sneaking in to see Custer's grave meant to point out to Sam?

5. How does Sam trick Amstead Houston into giving him the sacred arrow bundle?

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

7. Why did M.F.'s mother call him asking for help?

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

9. What is the story told about Coyote and Beaver and what does it reveal about Coyote?

10. Why is Jake compelled to assist M.F. when M.F. calls him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Coyote's role in Sam's life? How is Sam like Coyote?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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