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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?
(a) Marie's carelessness.
(b) The wound Leopolda inflicted on Marie.
(c) The wounds of Jesus Christ.
(d) Marie's self-hatred.

2. The beads around June's neck are:
(a) Spirit beads left to her by her mother.
(b) A rosary given to her by the Crees who found her.
(c) A rosary given to her by the nuns at the convent.
(d) The inheritance left to her by her father.

3. The cold weather that drives Henry and Lyman back to the reservation after their visit to Alaska foreshadows:
(a) Their fun trip is over.
(b) An unfortunate event is waiting for them at home.
(c) Winter is approaching.
(d) Lyman's last chance to travel off the reservation.

4. Marie finally confronts Rushes Bear because:
(a) Rushes Bear has pinched the children and pulled their hair.
(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) She can no longer take the additional load caring for the abusive woman.

5. When Nector compares himself to a fish failing to breathe in an airless space, this comparison reflects:
(a) The idea that Marie is suffocating him.
(b) Nector's declaration that Marie forced him to be with her.
(c) Nector's idea that Marie has.
(d) The idea that Nector does not belong with Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:

2. What event forces the final confrontation between Leopolda and Marie?

3. Like Marie in the previous chapter, Nector compares himself to:

4. What responsibilities does Marie keep up in order to distract herself from unhappiness?

5. Marie laughs at Nector when he accuses her of stealing the pillowcase because:

(see the answer key)

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