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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 give Fleur whiskey during her pregnancy?

2. Why does Fern help Mauser when he has a seizure?

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

4. How old was Anaquot when she got sick?

5. What does the cook like to drink in the kitchen in Chapter 3 when no one else is around?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the making of Under the Ground?

2. What happens when Fleur agrees to become Mauser's wife?

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

4. What affliction takes Nanapush's people?

5. Why did some, like Nanapush, surrender to the cross and the Jesuits?

6. How does Nanapush say that he and Fleur made no attempts to avoid pain?

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

8. How is Polly Elizabeth's presence at the house accepted after the baby is born?

9. How does Nanapush know Fleur's story?

10. How is Mauser waiting for Fleur when she comes to kill him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fleur and Nanapush both struggle with alcohol. How and why do Nanapush and Fleur struggle with alcohol?

Essay Topic 2

Books can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a book provide clarity and flow to a narrative? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does Erdrich use chapter titles in Four Souls?

Essay Topic 3

Nanapush is jealous. Why is Nanapush jealous of Shesheeb? How does Margaret incite his jealousy and why?

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