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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who walked off with Abel during the party while the other men got drunk, sang and danced?

2. ___________ sat in his grandfather's house as he had done every day since his return

3. Francisco showed that the event which took place in #169 focused on those that were ___________.

4. Who stops at the Silver Dollar on his way back from the bus station?

5. The answer to #149 would teach the boys when the ___________ race would be held.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At times, it seems the portrayal of women is a bit less than fair, especially in the minds of female readers.

Part 1: What are the main characteristics the female characters in the book share?

Part 2: Are women shown to be strong and powerful? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think women aren't portrayed in a more positive light? Or are they?

Essay Topic 2

The role of alcohol in this story is prevalent, with it changing the lives of all the bottle touches.

Part 1: Why is alcohol something so many people turn to in this story?

Part 2: Why doesn't alcohol seem to help anyone solve their problems?

Part 3: What might the story have been like without the presence of alcohol in the lives of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

There are vast differences between the older and the newer generations of Native Americans in this story.

Part 1: Compare and contrast the older and newer generations of Native Americans in this story.

Part 2: Do you think the newer generation of Native Americans is hopeful? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Momaday seem to be saying for the future of Native Americans?

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