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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 2, what pattern is on a cushioned chair in the Fleur's room?

2. What animal was killed near the building site of the house in Chapter 1?

3. Who does Margaret visit that makes her want a floor covering like they have?

4. What is the name of the doctor from Chicago who comes to see Mauser in Chapter 4?

5. In "Whiskey, Love, Linoleum," what spirit does Nanapush mention who tries to protect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nanapush know Fleur's story?

2. How does Fleur learn the ways of the house?

3. Why does Peggy Elizabeth's household have so much laundry?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Nanapush know about Mauser's history?

5. For how long does Fleur withhold herself from Mauser and why?

6. How does Mrs. Testor become Polly Elizabeth's confidante after she and her sister leave the house?

7. Why does Peggy Elizabeth hire Fleur?

8. Why does Polly Elizabeth regret the uniform she has made for Fleur?

9. What was the making of Under the Ground?

10. In Chapter 4, why does Polly Elizabeth believe she should let Fleur go, and why does Placide want Fleur to stay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fantan is a valued member of Mauser’s household. Why are Mauser and Fantan so close?

Essay Topic 2

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What points of view are used in Four Souls? How do these points of view and the different narrators influence what readers know about events and characters? How does changing the point of view help readers connect with and understand the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Mauser’s house is built of the finest materials. How does Mauser steal the materials and take advantage of the laborers? What does his house reveal about privilege?

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