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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 Anna say about the story involving Clive?

2. Why does Margaret wake in the middle of the night?

3. Where does Herod sleep?

4. Who is Henry's girlfriend?

5. For whom is the corn soup?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Alberta try to dissuade Herod and the other men from going to find the medicine hole?

3. Why does Lydia blame herself for Calvin's and Duane's deaths?

4. What does this novel explore?

5. What does Calvin tell Lydia about his dream?

6. What two styles of grass dancers are there?

7. Why does Margaret request a mirror?

8. What does Anna tell Crystal regarding her spirit?

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

10. Why does Dina die?

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

Anna Thunder is the obvious antagonist in this book.

Part 1) Give examples from the text to prove this.

Part 2) How do her actions ultimately affect her relationships with others?

Part 3) Predict her life in the future. Will she continue along the same path? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Jeannette McVay idealizes the Native American culture.

Part 1) Give examples from the text that show this.

Part 2) Why does she have almost an obsession for Native American life and culture?

Part 3) How does this affect her view of her own culture and background?

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