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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do sober Indians treat drunken Indians?

2. Why does Victor's mother not like the stories he writes?

3. What does the psychic child advise Victor to do?

4. What is one of John-John's talents?

5. What does Victor imagine happens to Christopher Columbus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What attitudes or traditions about American Indians does Alexie apparently wish to change? What techniques does the author use to influence the reader's views? Use specifics from the novel in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Sherman Alexie says "My only purpose is to teach children to rebel against authority figures." Is there evidence of this advice in The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven? Use specifics from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Alexie uses literal and figurative references to weather throughout The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. What effect does this have in creating a connection of natural forces and humans? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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