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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 accepts an offer to move back to Nebraska?

2. Who is the father of Dalva's son?

3. Why is Ruth separated from her husband Ted?

4. Who called Dalva to inform her Duana was dying?

5. What was Dalva's great grandfather's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Northridge speak of befriending?

2. Why do Ruth and Ted separate?

3. What happens when Dalva learns of Duane dying?

4. What is Dalva's grandfather's response when she tells him she would rather shoot herself than have Duane remain gone?

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

6. Why does Dalva like Duane?

7. Discuss the birth of Dalva's son.

8. What happens when Dalva visits Duane when he's dying?

9. Discuss Northridge's job.

10. What does Dalva do after the birth of her son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religious differences involving Christianity and Indian beliefs are heavily shown in the novel. How are they shown and what is their significance in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How are character descriptions used to provide information on characters in the story? What are the benefits of character descriptions used in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the effect they have on the story.

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