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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 Margaret whisper to Evie?

2. Who are the two principal characters?

3. What happens the more Jeannette assimilates the Sioux culture into her life?

4. What happens to the motorcycle?

5. Of whom is Harley Wind Soldier a descendant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harley push Pumpkin away from him?

2. What does Calvin have Herod make him?

3. What is incorporated into this complexly woven tale?

4. Why does Mercury try to sabotage Charlene's schoolwork?

5. What may have corrupted Red Dress' power?

6. Why is Martin Lundstrom nicknamed Tiny Tim?

7. Why does Margaret request a mirror?

8. How does Chester entertain Anna when the Ferris wheel gets stuck?

9. How does Herod feel about his religion?

10. How does Anna respond to Jeannette when she asks why people revere Herod but whisper fearfully about Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank is training to be the tribal shaman.

Part 1) Why is he training to do this?

Part 2) What is the job of a tribal shaman?

Part 3) Predict how Frank will be as the tribal shaman. Use information from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Lydia blames herself for her husband's and nephew's deaths and chooses to never speak again.

Part 1) Why does she choose to stay silent?

Part 2) How does this hinder her relationships with others?

Part 3) Do you believe she will speak again? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The grass dance is a traditional Sioux dance.

Part 1) Describe this dance.

Part 2) What might be the purpose of the dance?

Part 3) What do we do in our society that serves the same purpose as the grass dance?

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