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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What substance did Harjo's mother-in-law use to put a curse on Harjo, according to her husband?
(a) Maize.
(b) Steam.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Oil.

2. Louis Ballard acted in what official capacity during Harjo's journey through school?
(a) Dean.
(b) Housefather.
(c) President.
(d) Advisor.

3. With what element did Harjo associate beauty when she was a small child?
(a) Danger.
(b) Fate.
(c) Elegance.
(d) Wealth.

4. How many friends of Harjo's did she suspect had just had sex with Lupita when they came ambling toward her away from the ditch?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. What action did Harjo begin to take in hopes of keeping her family safe from the wrath of her stepfather?
(a) She began to collect knives.
(b) She began to stay awake all night.
(c) She began to have friends over.
(d) She began to speak with the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person threatened Harjo with physical harm if she ever sang inside the house again?

2. What action did Harjo's stepfather threaten to take once he had promised to kill Harjo's mother and children if she ever took a particular action?

3. How many of Harjo's mother's children attended her second wedding ceremony?

4. Harjo's Cherokee boyfriend had a daughter named Ratatonia who was how old at the time Harjo traveled to Tahlequah?

5. In what way is Harjo related to the Seminole tribe member who refused to sign a treaty with the United States government?

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