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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. To whom does Dalva write a journal?

2. Who worked with troubled teens?

3. Who tries to pressure Dalva into giving him or her access to the family papers?

4. What does Dalva realize she is finally accepting?

5. Who takes Michael to town to get the journals he seeks?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dalva learns she is being followed?

2. Why does Dalva like Duane?

3. What are Michael's first thoughts of the farm?

4. What happens when Dalva learns of Duane dying?

5. What does Duane do to the football players at school?

6. Discuss Northridge's job.

7. Discuss Dalva's grandfather's journals.

8. Why do Ruth and Ted separate?

9. What is learned about Dalva's follower?

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

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 2

Decide who you believe to be the protagonist and the antagonist in the story. Explain why you chose these characters. What classifies these characters as being a protagonist and antagonist? What are the results of having a protagonist and an antagonist in the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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