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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A symbol of Dot's overwhelming love might be:
(a) Her high, square-shaped belly.
(b) Her grown-out orange hairdo.
(c) The pile of bones Gerry left in her yard.
(d) Her diligent production of milk for the baby.

2. Gerry is difficult for Dot to hide because:
(a) He is so large and distinct looking.
(b) He never stays in one place.
(c) He never cleans up after himself.
(d) He eats so much.

3. In what way is Lipsha "the only one that's ignorant?"
(a) He is the only one who is not a true Kashpaw.
(b) He is the only one who doesn't go to school.
(c) He is the only one who doesn't know his mother was June.
(d) He is the only one who does not belong at the retirement home.

4. For what is Lipsha tired of thanking his grandmother?
(a) Leaving Lulu Lamartine alone.
(b) Saving him from his mother.
(c) Giving him the touch.
(d) Giving Nector a second chance.

5. Dot's most outstanding characteristic is:
(a) She is direct.
(b) She is an escaped convict.
(c) She hates pissants.
(d) She never gets angry.

6. When Howard allows the police into the apartment, who does he believe they are there to arrest?
(a) Gerry Nanapush.
(b) His father, King.
(c) Lipsha Morrisey.
(d) His mother, Lynette.

7. Gerry's most unusual feature is:
(a) His large frame.
(b) His sobriety.
(c) His delicate and graceful movements.
(d) His long hair.

8. The fact that Lyman cannot keep the positions of the North and South Vietnamese soldiers straight implies:
(a) Lyman has never been good with geography.
(b) He is not concerned with the details of their war.
(c) He doesn't want to know about Henry's experiences in the war.
(d) He doesn't care where Henry went.

9. Henry is never still because:
(a) He is scarred from his experiences as a prisoner of war.
(b) He is upset about leaving his family on the reservation.
(c) He is nervous about Albertine watching him.
(d) He is afraid of the authorities in Fargo.

10. The allusion to the story of Jesus Christ when Henry eats his own blood mixed with bread suggests:
(a) Henry believes he will save his people.
(b) Henry does not have a faith any longer.
(c) Henry was a sacrifice in the Viet Nam war.
(d) Henry will be persecuted for his actions in the war.

11. Albertine believes Gerry's main problem is:
(a) He was restless.
(b) He believes in justice.
(c) He doesn't have any white friends.
(d) He believe in laws and authority.

12. When Albertine says she "would never know how heavy a ton was unless it fell on [her]" she suggests:
(a) She has not known the same kind of love as Dot and Gerry.
(b) That love can not be measured.
(c) She does not really understand her job.
(d) She does not really approve of Dot and Gerry's relationship.

13. Albertine and Dot's initial conflict arises because:
(a) Albertine threw her coffee in Dot's face.
(b) Dot thinks Albertine turned Gerry over to the police.
(c) Albertine is having Gerry's baby.
(d) Dot thinks Albertine is flirting with Gerry.

14. The red convertible works as a symbol of:
(a) youth and passion.
(b) love and romance.
(c) blood and violence.
(d) anger and revenge.

15. What final image connects Gordie to June's death?
(a) Gordie runs into the woods where he and June used to play as kids.
(b) He ends up crying and she died happily.
(c) Gordie's remorse is ironic because he was abusive to June.
(d) He ends up in the open fields crying, and she died in an open field.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lulu learns of Nector's death when:

2. Marie's statement that Nector "has to have his candy" refers to:

3. Three motifs that appear in the chapter are:

4. Grandma Kashpaw shows Lipsha the hiding place for her money because:

5. Sister Mary uses her clarinet to:

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