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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rushes Bear disowns Nector after the birth of his child because:
(a) He is not home for the birth of his youngest child.
(b) He has behaved selfishly and shamefully.
(c) He calls Marie a name.
(d) He has refused to pay for the medicine woman.

2. The darkness of the night "lifting" coincides with Sister Mary's discovery that:
(a) Gordie had run away and was no longer a threat.
(b) She had not awakened any of the nuns with her clarinet.
(c) Gordie was a drunk who needed her help.
(d) Gordie had not killed his wife, but a deer.

3. Marie attempts to overthrow Leopolda and punish her by:
(a) Hitting her with the iron spoon.
(b) Telling the nuns how Leopolda scarred her hand.
(c) Locking her in her room.
(d) Stealing her iron spoon.

4. Leopolda is not impressed by Marie's lifestyle because:
(a) She only values holyness.
(b) She doesn't believe Marie's stories.
(c) She knows Nector is a drunk.
(d) She still feels Marie is under the influence of the Dark One.

5. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?
(a) She has too many children and a drunk of a husband.
(b) She has always hated her sister and her family.
(c) She is ashamed of what the neighbors will think.
(d) She has plans to leave with her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie compares herself to:

2. What final image connects Gordie to June's death?

3. Sister Mary hears Gordie's confession because:

4. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?

5. Eli appeals to June because:

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