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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. With what does Dalva find herself tired of involving Michael?

2. What does Michael awaken to find killing farm geese?

3. How does Dalva's son's adoptive mother describe her son?

4. What does Dalva realize is the only thing she feels for Michael?

5. Why do Nelse and Naomi begin working together?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Michael mentions Duane to Dalva?

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

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

5. Why does Northridge ride to locate the wife of White Tree?

6. Discuss Lundquist's illness that occurs during the night.

7. How does Dalva learn who her son is?

8. Discuss One Stab's visit to Northridge.

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

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

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

The idea of peace and war is shown between the Indians and the white settlers. How is this idea of peace and war used and what effect does this have on the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the pros and cons of this organization.

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