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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. In Chapter 28, why does Daunis get really mad at Levi?

2. In Chapter 40, who did Granny June say was the dancer in Daunis's family?

3. In Chapter 30, what does Daunis find out about her joint account with Levi that shocks her?

4. In Chapter 43, who comes to Daunis's house?

5. What movie does Daunis watch with her mother in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 36, why is Auntie Teddie so mad at Daunis?

2. In Chapter 35, what does Uncle David write in his journal that lets Daunis know she is on the wrong track looking for mushrooms?

3. In Chapter 23, what aspect of her Uncle David's life did GrandMary not approve of?

4. In Chapter 24, what do Ron and Jamie say looks unusual about the cars gathered at the Edwards's house?

5. What very significant discovery does Daunis find her her Uncle David's last journal?

6. What is Daunis's family connection to Helene Edwards?

7. In Chapter 26, how do Daunis's tribe elders support her and how does she feel about it?

8. In Chapter 24, what does Coach Bobby say Daunis should be doing in hockey?

9. In Chapter 23, what kind of a hockey player does Daunis notice Jamie is?

10. What does Heather offer Daunis at the bonfire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Boulley develop some of the contradictions in the positive and negative impact the "per cap" payments from the casino have on the native population in Daunis's community? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Daunis feel about attending the female-only Native ceremony for women who are victims of sexual abuse and assault at the end of the novel? What does she learn from this experience? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

From the beginning of the novel, what are the most devastating impacts on Daunis personally from the rise in methamphetamine production and use in and around Sault Ste. Marie? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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