1. Beverly surrenders to Lulu's charms at the end of the story because:
(a) He thinks it will persuade her to release Henry Jr.
(b) He is afraid of what the sons will do if he tries to leave.
(c) He has always been powerless against her.
(d) He feels he owes it to his brother to stay.

2. In observing Lulu's close-knit sons, Beverly is reminded of the fact that:
(a) Henry hadn't spoken to him in seven years.
(b) Henry Jr. might be his.
(c) One of his own brothers was killed in combat.
(d) Lulu came between him and his brother Henry.

3. Marie finally confronts Rushes Bear because:
(a) She can no longer take the additional load caring for the abusive woman.
(b) Rushes Bear continues accusing Marie of ruining her son.
(c) She wants Nector to return home, and Rushes Bear will not let him.
(d) Rushes Bear has pinched the children and pulled their hair.

4. Though she is heartbroken, Marie says she will not "park herself on the tracks for Nector," which means:
(a) She will not give up on herself and fall apart.
(b) She will not leave her husband and children.
(c) She will not destroy their truck by leaving it on the train tracks.
(d) She will not put herself in the way of harm for his happiness.

5. The fish images in the story imply:
(a) Marie is only at home near the river at her reservation.
(b) Marie's spirit animal is a fish.
(c) Marie's devotion is slippery and tenuous.
(d) Marie feels