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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie compares herself to:
(a) A pebble at the bottom of a lake ground down by the waves.
(b) A pebble at the shore of a lake gently caressed by the waves.
(c) A pebble in a still, quiet place.
(d) The black stones of June's abandoned rosary.

2. Nector's inability to make decisions often leads to:
(a) Incidents that make decisions for him.
(b) More good luck.
(c) Arguments with those that he loves.
(d) Unfortunate accidents.

3. Why does June carry a doorknob in her purse?
(a) The doorknob continuously falls off of her door.
(b) Taking off the doorknob is the only way to lock her room.
(c) The doorknob is a weapon she uses against men.
(d) The doorknob brings June good luck.

4. When Gordie tells Eli "I'm contaminated," what does he mean?
(a) He bears the guilt for June's death.
(b) He is sick.
(c) He is dirty from the day's work.
(d) He is an alcoholic.

5. Nector does not notice Marie because:
(a) He is daydreaming about Lulu Nanapush.
(b) He is not interested in white girls.
(c) He has just broken up with Lulu Nanapush.
(d) He is preoccupied with the geese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sister Mary could be described as:

2. Why is Albertine angry at Lipsha when she tries to break up King and Lynette's fight?

3. Sister Mary hears Gordie's confession because:

4. Albertine is in Fargo because:

5. To drown out the sight and sound of June's ghost, what does Gordie do?

(see the answer key)

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