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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie admits that Lipsha was always her favorite after:
(a) He tells her he has acquired the goose hearts.
(b) Zelda tells Lipsha to go away at the funeral.
(c) Nector chokes to death.
(d) He tells her that Nector's love is what keeps his ghost by her side.

2. Albertine is in Fargo because:
(a) She is running away from home.
(b) She wants to see the city.
(c) She is on her way to college.
(d) She is looking for Henry Lamartine.

3. Gerry and Dot's baby is like its father even before it is born because it is:
(a) Restless.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Big.
(d) Hungry.

4. Lipsha wins the hand of poker because:
(a) He has beginner's luck.
(b) Gerry has cheated for him.
(c) He is the best player.
(d) He has marked all the cards.

5. When Nector appears to Lulu after his death she discovers:
(a) There are worlds beyond what she can see.
(b) He has loved her more than Marie all along.
(c) There is no such thing as death.
(d) She can keep him with her by saying his name aloud.

6. 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 was a sacrifice in the Viet Nam war.
(c) Henry does not have a faith any longer.
(d) Henry will be persecuted for his actions in the war.

7. Sister Mary hears Gordie's confession because:
(a) He believes she is a priest.
(b) She can tell that he hasn't really killed anyone.
(c) She knows he has murdered his wife.
(d) She can tell that he is weeping.

8. 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) He ends up in the open fields crying, and she died in an open field.
(d) Gordie's remorse is ironic because he was abusive to June.

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

10. Lipsha takes the turkey hearts to:
(a) Lulu Lamartine.
(b) Grandma Kashpaw to confess his deception.
(c) Old Lady Pillager in exchange for advice.
(d) The mission to be blessed.

11. The images Lipsha creates of the dandelions at the end of the chapter may also represent:
(a) The
(b) Marie and Lulu.
(c) Nector's death.
(d) Himself.

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

13. Albertine spends a great deal of time in the bathroom because:
(a) She is afraid to come out and face Henry.
(b) She is cleaning herself up for Henry.
(c) She wants to be alone after the long ride into the city.
(d) She is trying to find an escape through the window.

14. Lyman Lamartine considers himself lucky because:
(a) He never has to work very hard.
(b) His ability to make money extends to his relatives and friends.
(c) He has always been able to make money easily.
(d) He does not need money to survive.

15. Eli's behavior toward Gordie suggests:
(a) He has no patience for Gordie's alcholism.
(b) He is exactly the same as Gordie.
(c) He blames Gordie for June's death.
(d) He cares for Gordie and is honest with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boys decided to take the car out for a drive because:

2. What is Lipsha's love medicine?

3. Why does Gordie believe he has brought out June's ghost?

4. Henry continues to tell himself to "advise restraint" throughout the evening in order to:

5. The family does not seek help for Henry's depression because:

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