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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Harjo begin to attend the Institute of American Indian Arts?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1972.

2. About how long before Louis Ballard's death did Harjo last visit with him?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 months.

3. How much older than Harjo's mother was the man she ended up with after divorcing Harjo's father?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 17 years.

4. In what season of the year did a friend of Harjo's suggest that she take an acting class?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. What form of writing did Harjo's mother enjoy creating the most?
(a) Songs.
(b) Poems.
(c) Novels.
(d) Plays.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of format did Harjo's mother record one of her original songs?

2. What element does Harjo say "can help raise a people up or call them to gather for war" (11)?

3. What was the name of the Seminole tribe member who refused to sign a treaty with the United States government?

4. With which two tribes was Louis Ballard affiliated, according to Harjo?

5. About how much money did Harjo have with her when she boarded the bus for Tahlequah?

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