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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 conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what about their personalities?
(a) Aurelia is conservative while Zelda is liberal.
(b) Zelda is forgiving while Aurelia is judgemental.
(c) Aurelia is restrained while Zelda is generous.
(d) Zelda is judgemental while Aurelia is forgiving.

2. Marie smiles when she hears the Dark One in the closet because:
(a) She has become attuned to his presence like Sister Leopolda.
(b) She is delighted that Sister Leopolda will have to deal with him.
(c) She is nervous about being caught thinking of him.
(d) She has discovered where the other children keep their belongings.

3. June is like Marie in that:
(a) She belongs in the woods with Eli.
(b) She is tough, distrustful, and unwilling to show vulnerability.
(c) She is lonely, depressed, and wants to find a way out.
(d) She comes from the dirty Lazarres and wants to prove herself.

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

5. An accurate description of Lulu's boys would be:
(a) Bloodthirsty, rangy, and very different.
(b) Loyal, quiet, and studious.
(c) Bloodthirsty, handsome, and as alike as brothers could be.
(d) Loyal, handsome, and very different.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?

2. Marie compares herself to:

3. Marie finally confronts Rushes Bear because:

4. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:

5. Nector's inability to make decisions often leads to:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Gerry Nanapush.

2. What does the motif of effort in chapter 6 reveal about Nector?

3. What does Lipsha decide about death in the chapter?

4. What is ironic about the day of June's death, the Saturday before Easter?

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

6. Why did the author have Zelda find the letter from Nector rather than Marie?

7. How does Marie make money to keep her family afloat?

8. Because Nector attended a white school and could no longer remember his past, and Eli was educated by his relatives and still had his wits, what is suggested about white schooling for Native Americans?

9. Why is Albertine's first person narrative necessary to the message of the story?

10. What is Nector's opinion of Marie's family?

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