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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. Who does Mrs. Elk Nation tell Crystal is her father?

2. Who is Henry's girlfriend?

3. What does Harley tell Pumpkin about his soul?

4. When does Anna meet Clive?

5. Who kills Red Dress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Calvin tell Lydia about his dream?

2. What two styles of grass dancers are there?

3. How does Red Dress relate to the white culture?

4. What is incorporated into this complexly woven tale?

5. How is Chaske different than other Sioux boys?

6. What is the critical junction in Harley's life?

7. Where does Dina get the idea for rattlesnake hair ties?

8. What may have corrupted Red Dress' power?

9. Why do Clara Miller and Red Dress appear to Charlene?

10. How does Lydia feel about Duane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Native American spirits float in and out of this novel as if they are human characters.

Part 1) Who are some of these spirits?

Part 2) Why are they included in this story?

Part 3) Are they meant to actually exist, or are they used as symbols? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Pumpkin, due to her desire for learning and her widened horizons, she does not comfortably fit in her Native American culture.

Part 1) How does her education clash with her culture?

Part 2) How does she try to stay connected to her culture?

Part 3) Predict how college would have affected Pumpkin's cultural connection. Why?

Essay Topic 3

The Sioux culture and Christianity frequently intertwine or clash in this novel.

Part 1) At times the religions and cultures blend well together. When? Why?

Part 2) How do they clash in this text?

Part 3) Why do the Native Americans have a difficult time incorporating both religions and cultures together?

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