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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. Who called Dalva to inform her Duana was dying?

2. Who is unable to function without alcohol?

3. How does Duane die?

4. Who does Michael admit he is not interested in?

5. Why is Ruth separated from her husband Ted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michael admit he is and is not interested in?

2. Discuss the meeting with Michael's chairman.

3. How does Duane die?

4. What does Michael learn about Lundquist when speaking with him?

5. What is learned about Dalva's follower?

6. Why does Dalva like Duane?

7. How do Dalva and Duane meet?

8. Discuss the letter Dalva receives from Ruth.

9. Discuss the present Dalva gets when she turns 17.

10. What happens while Dalva is with Michael in San Francisco?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The history of the Sioux Indians is discussed in the novel. What type of history does the novel give about the Indians and what are the effects of this?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Dalva's relationship with men with that of Ruth's relationships with men. What role do their relationships have in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following past and present version of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

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