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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event forces the final confrontation between Leopolda and Marie?
(a) Leopolda scalds Marie's back with the tea kettle.
(b) Marie tries to push Leopolda into the oven.
(c) Marie stabs Leopolda with the poker.
(d) Leopolda tries to push Marie into the oven.

2. Marie's vision of herself stops her from running away because:
(a) She believes she will be a saint and Leopolda will have to worship her.
(b) She believes God is telling her to forgive Leopolda.
(c) She believes Leopolda is sorry for what she did to Marie.
(d) She believes running away would be a sin.

3. Why does Marie love to go to Mass as a child?
(a) She has a mail-order Catholic soul.
(b) It is her only opportunity to go into town unchaperoned.
(c) It teaches her about being a saint.
(d) She longs to be a nun.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie will not pray because:

2. Leopolda strikes Marie with the oak pole because:

3. How has Grandpa Kashpaw changed since Albertine last saw him?

4. What does June's "birth" from the truck foreshadow?

5. To what does Nector compares Marie?

(see the answer key)

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