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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 happens to the black hole Harley feels inside himself?

2. When are the Sioux just beginning to be eradicated by the U.S. cavalry?

3. Who is the tricky spider?

4. What happens when Crystal is five?

5. What does Crystal decide she will do when her mother-in-law comes to visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Chaske different than other Sioux boys?

2. What does Crystal do when she finds out Martin designs catalog covers for the Oscar H. Will Seed Co.?

3. What takes place the morning after Archie's motorcycle's demise?

4. Why is Martin Lundstrom nicknamed Tiny Tim?

5. Why is Crystal an outcast in her tribe?

6. Why do Jeannette's students not tell stories that are personal?

7. What does Archie do with the Harley Davidson motorcycle?

8. What may have corrupted Red Dress' power?

9. Why does Margaret request a mirror?

10. How does Frank help Harley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Red Dress and Ghost Horse are spirits one separate planes.

Part 1) How do they become separated?

Part 2) How do they each interact with the other characters?

Part 3) Do you believe they will ever be reunited? Explain your response using information from the text to support your answer.

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