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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Like Marie in the previous chapter, Nector compares himself to:
(a) Lost in a dream.
(b) His mother.
(c) Discarded rosary beads.
(d) A stone being worn down by water.

2. Nector's comparison of wounded animals to "killed saints" is ironic because:
(a) Nector does not understand Catholicism.
(b) Nector does not seem to respect the geese.
(c) Marie's goal had been to become the first Indian saint.
(d) Marie wanted Nector to give her the birds.

3. Nector accuses Marie of forcing him to be with her because:
(a) He feels guilty for what he has done.
(b) He wants Lulu to hear so she won't be angry with him.
(c) He wants the nuns to understand his actions.
(d) He wants her to be afraid of him.

4. Beverly "Hat" Lamartine has many nicknames because:
(a) He feels that people consider his name feminine.
(b) He builds up his muscles.
(c) He has lived many places.
(d) He always wears a hat.

5. The sentence "The sun falls down the side of the world and the hill goes dark," suggests:
(a) Marie will return.
(b) Nector and Marie will not be able to find their way home.
(c) Nector and Marie have changed their minds about each other.
(d) Nector has made a mistake that will change his life.

6. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:
(a) She fears Zelda will choose to go to the convent as an adult.
(b) She still needs Zelda, but wants her to be free to make choices.
(c) She thinks Zelda is still a child and unable to make choices.
(d) She fears losing control over Zelda's thoughts and decisions.

7. Eli and Nector's partnership works because:
(a) Eli is a good hunter and Nector is a good salesman.
(b) Eli catches the geese, but does not want to sell them.
(c) Eli is shy and Nector is outgoing.
(d) Eli teaches Nector to hunt, and Nector teaches Eli to sell.

8. Nector's only movie role was:
(a) The chairman of the tribe.
(b) An Indian who gets shot off his horse.
(c) A butter delivery man.
(d) An Indian plunging off of a cliff.

9. King's exchange with his wife Lynette suggests what?
(a) Their marriage is violent and acrimonious.
(b) Their marriage is based on respect.
(c) Their marriage is loving and peaceful.
(d) Their marriage is based on lies.

10. Leopolda's words "Help me, Marie" before they take the loaves from the oven imply:
(a) She can't do the work of the convent alone.
(b) She still thinks of Marie as her personal servant.
(c) She needs Marie to make her a saint.
(d) She is dependent on Marie to save her from herself.

11. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?
(a) They understand her reasons for staying away from home.
(b) They do not have all the facts regarding June's death.
(c) They don't believe June is dead.
(d) They are protecting Albertine from the truth.

12. Marie's quiet behavior after the scalding leads the other nuns to believe:
(a) She is humble and docile.
(b) She is in extreme pain.
(c) She will be a saint someday.
(d) She is punishing Leopolda.

13. Nector finally drives Lulu away by:
(a) Writing her a letter saying he will never leave Marie.
(b) Writing her a letter asking her to leave.
(c) Signing the notice that drove her from her land.
(d) Signing the notice that causes her house to be burned.

14. During their power struggle, Marie realizes:
(a) She cannot take the spoon because Leopolda needs it.
(b) She does not want Leopolda to die.
(c) She still needs Leopolda to save her from darkness.
(d) She wants to go and get Nector back.

15. The fading tattoo on Beverly's arm is:
(a) A cat.
(b) A bird that appears to fly as he flexes his muscles.
(c) His brother's name, rank,and serial number.
(d) Lulu's name in a crest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zelda delivers the letter, what does Marie do?

2. Eli appeals to June because:

3. Albertine's mother does not tell her about June's death because:

4. Though Leopolda is dying, Marie's real reason for visiting her is:

5. Nector compares himself to Ishmael from Moby Dick because:

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