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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. What does Nanapush try to use for bait for a blow fly in Chapter 13?

2. What plant does Mauser remember decorated the door of the first shelter he had during the war?

3. In "His Comeuppance," how old is Fleur's son when he is not speaking?

4. Where is the drunk tank in Chapter 11?

5. Who raised Shesheeb?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why does Margaret throw a stew she makes Nanapush to the dogs?

2. What does Nanapush think about happiness?

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

4. What happens when Nanapush steals a keg of wine?

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

6. What talent does John II have?

7. How does Nanapush describe Shesheeb in Chapter 11?

8. What happens when Nanpush makes a love medicine?

9. Why does Mauser keep Fantan with him?

10. How did Margaret's mother hide her from the agents of the government school for a time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Erdrich use foreshadowing in Four Souls? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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