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

2. Who lives with Paul on his estate?

3. Whom does Sam remind Dalva of?

4. Whom does Michael seduce by saying he wants to help her model?

5. What does Dalva wonder about Naomi and Nelse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the attack against Michael at the horse sale.

2. What happens when Northridge runs into a Cavalry group?

3. What does Dalva learn about Paul's ranch?

4. Discuss One Stab's visit to Northridge.

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

6. Discuss Northridge's journal entry after five years of being a missionary.

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

8. What does Dalva find in the cellar?

9. Discuss the dinner between Dalva, Ruth, Paul, and Fred.

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

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of heritage in the novel and the role it plays in the story.

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