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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys and Charlene do?

2. What happens when Lydia tries to warm Calvin?

3. Of what aspects of his friends and family does Harley think?

4. Who appears to Charlene at Clara Miller's homestead?

5. Why does Charlene put eyelashes in the cupcakes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Many of the characters have vivid dreams.

Part 1) Give an example of some of these dreams.

Part 2) What is the purpose of the dreams?

Part 3) How do the characters use the dreams in decision-making?

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