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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 "Figures of Captive Graces," how often does Polly Elizabeth visit with Mrs. Testor and get the latest gossip?

2. What nationality was the woman who left Polly Elizabeth's employ before Fleur arrived in Chapter 2?

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

4. To whom was Four Souls a bad wife?

5. What do they call Nanapush?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Fleur rush to Mauser the day he had the seizure?

3. When Anaquot was sick, what happened when Under the Ground threw out one of her daughter's souls?

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

5. What does Polly Elizabeth learn about how humans were mistreated when the house was built?

6. What was the making of Under the Ground?

7. How does Fleur prepare to go into the city?

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

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

10. How does Fleur find and travel the iron road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Erdrich uses in Four Souls? How do these analogies help readers comprehend and understand characters, events, or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

Polly Elizabeth establishes a relationship with Fleur. How and why does Polly Elizabeth establish a relationship with Fleur?

Essay Topic 3

Fleur helps Mauser and heals him. How and why does Fleur help Mauser and heal him?

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