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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 the new visitor who was friends with Cowney's father give him at Lishie's house in Chapter Seventeen?

2. What job does Cowney have to do in Chapter Fifteen that requires him to wear a bandanna on his face?

3. What does Essie do in Chapter Fourteen that embarrasses her and surprises Cowney?

4. What does Peter show Cowney from his personal life in Chapter Fifteen?

5. What does Jonathan Craig give to Cowney on the ride back to Cherokee in Chapter Twenty-One?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter offer Cowney in Part III that begins to solidify their friendship?

2. What happens after Cowney tells the military men where to find the bone?

3. What do Lishie and Cowney encounter on the way to church that startles them both?

4. How do the military men treat Cowney as they are questioning him in Part IV?

5. What excuse does Cowney give to Bud when Bud tells Cowney they need to talk after Lishie's funeral?

6. What does Cowney dream about during his sleep during church in Part III?

7. How does Cowney feel after seeing Essie and Andrea kissing?

8. What does Essie tell the authorities about Cowney in Part IV that causes a lot of trouble for him?

9. Where does Essie want Cowney to take her, and why does she seem to hesitate later?

10. Who catches Cowney, Essie, and Andrea in the hall in Part III and what is this person's reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Sol's treatment of Cowney reveal about the prejudices and racism some whites perpetrated against Indians during this time frame? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How do Cowney's feelings about Cherokee change from the beginning of this novel to the end? What do you think are some of the most significant factors influencing the evolution of his feelings? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What does Cowney learn about himself, his potential, his resolve, and his personality after working for some time at Grove Park Inn - especially after enduring abuse from Sol and others there? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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