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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. Where does Nanapush's life's enemy Shesheeb set up his house in "Love Snare"?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Nanapush say they call the earth?

3. What type of bone does Nanapush use to jimmy a lock in Chapter 11?

4. Where does Nanapush sleep in the afternoon after visiting Shesheeb in Chapter 11?

5. How many confessions does Mauser make each month in "His Comeuppance"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mauser tell Polly Elizabeth about his adoption of religious practice?

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

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

6. How do Mauser's fortunes start to fail?

7. What does Nanapush do to try to explain why there is a hole in Margaret's linoleum?

8. Why does Nanapush cut a hole in Margaret's linoleum?

9. Why does Polly Elizabeth get involved with the expenditures of the house in Chapter 10?

10. What did Margaret see when the snare Nanapush created tightened around her neck?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nanapush and Shesheeb have been enemies since they were infants. How have Nanapush and Shesheeb been life-long enemies? Why does Nanapush hate Shesheeb so deeply?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Mauser’s house is built of the finest materials. How does Mauser steal the materials and take advantage of the laborers? What does his house reveal about privilege?

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