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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. When did the original Four Souls' mother become a healer?

2. In what direction did the door of Under the Ground's house open?

3. In Whiskey, Love, Linoleum, on whose land does Nanapush see a road being built and he adds maple syrup to the gas tank of one of the builders?

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

5. What type of doorknob is on Mauser's bedroom door?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the making of Under the Ground?

3. How does the name Four Souls own Fleur?

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

5. How does Fleur prepare to kill Mauser?

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

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 does Fleur travel to the iron road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Nanapush realizes that happiness is fleeting. Why does Nanapush realize that happiness is fleeting? Why does he believe that happiness cannot be pursued and captured?

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