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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 11, to what animal does Nanapush pray when he thinks Margaret will punish him for the snare?

2. How old was Nanapush's sister when Shesheeb came to court her?

3. What does Margaret use to tan the moose hide for her dress?

4. In "His Comeuppance," how long does Polly Elizabeth observe John James Mauser II go into a trance and not see anything or anyone?

5. In Chapter 13, what raised letters does Nanapush see on the star he made?

Short Essay Questions

1. What talent does John II have?

2. What change does Polly Elizabeth see in Mauser in "His Comeuppance"?

3. How long have Nanapush and Shesheeb been enemies?

4. How is the moose killed for Margaret's dress?

5. When Shesheeb enchants Nanapush and makes him dance, how is the enchantment broken?

6. What does Nanapush think about happiness?

7. How does Nanapush get in trouble with Margaret in Chapter 11?

8. Why does Margaret not believe Nanapush's story that a star fell through the roof and her linoleum?

9. How is Fleur in Mauser's presence?

10. How does Margaret gather the materials for her dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John II seems to be handicapped. Why does Mauser believe the boy’s handicaps may be a judgment of the man he has been?

Essay Topic 2

Mauser is in a wheelchair when Fleur arrives. How do Mauser’s physical abilities change because of Fleur? How and why do those changes affect the household?

Essay Topic 3

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

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