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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The physical obstacle between Nector and Marie arises from:
(a) The lack of money in their household.
(b) The lack of food on their table.
(c) The number of stray children Marie takes in.
(d) Nector's inability to stay home and stay sober.

2. How has Grandpa Kashpaw changed since Albertine last saw him?
(a) He has forgotten all dates and numbers.
(b) He has aged considerably.
(c) He has grown fat.
(d) He has grown beligerent.

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

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

5. When Marie does not cry out at the pain caused by her wounds or by Nector's restraint, what does this suggest?
(a) Marie wants to impress Nector.
(b) Marie regrets her actions at the convent.
(c) Marie does not want to show weakness.
(d) Marie does not feel any pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?

2. Though she is heartbroken, Marie says she will not "park herself on the tracks for Nector," which means:

3. Nector finally drives Lulu away by:

4. Marie smiles when she hears the Dark One in the closet because:

5. Lulu's fainting at Henry's funeral suggests:

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Nector's allusions to Moby Dick and Ishmael's "great white monster" suggest?

2. What do Beverly's blurred tattoos and weakened muscles suggest about him? What does the bird's continued flight suggest?

3. Why don't Marie's plans for Nector's success work out?

4. Explain the course of events that leads to Lulu's house burning down.

5. Describe King's behavior in this chapter.

6. Aside from good and evil, what other conflicting forces is Marie struggling with?

7. Several references in the chapter compare Marie to a fish. What are connotations of these comparisons?

8. What do Howard Kashpaw's actions reveal?

9. What do Gerry and his unborn child have in common?

10. What images of dark and light might symbolize good and bad in "Saint Marie?"

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