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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 planted trees and fruits to create orchards?

2. How many warriors does Sitting Bull have?

3. What does Dalva wonder about Naomi and Nelse?

4. Who builds a cage to protect the geese from being eaten on the farm?

5. Whose instructions does Northridge follow to rid himself of nightmares?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dalva find herself at peace over the unfairness of the world?

2. What history does Michael learn about Northridge when going back to work?

3. Discuss the journal entries of Northridge about the bodies he placed in the cellar.

4. What does Northridge discover about the government's plans for the Sioux?

5. What does Northridge write about involving the Sioux's freedom?

6. Discuss the months missing from Northridge's journal.

7. What does Michael find important in Northrdige's descriptions in his journal?

8. Discuss Northridge's discovery of Crazy Horse's daughter.

9. How does Dalva learn who her son is?

10. What happens to Michael when he leaves the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are used in the novel. Discuss the role of flashbacks and the positive and negative influence they have.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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