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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 description of Lulu's work in the kitchen-- filling pots by pointing at them, taking things from the oven that had never been put in--suggests:
(a) She is overworked and exhausted.
(b) She has thrown dinner together without much care.
(c) She has some sort of magical powers or witchcraft.
(d) She is efficient and prepares dinner in advance.

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

3. June was raised by:
(a) Gordie Kashpaw.
(b) Lulu Lamartine.
(c) Great-uncle Eli Kashpaw.
(d) Marie Lazarre.

4. Metaphorically, Marie appeals to Nector because:
(a) She is white while others have been Indians.
(b) She is part of the whale Ishmael seeks.
(c) He feels he can help heal the wound in her hand.
(d) She is bitter while all other women have been sweet.

5. Who is Nector afraid might have witnessed his tryst with Marie?
(a) The nuns at the convent.
(b) Lulu Kashpaw.
(c) Marie's family.
(d) His brother Eli.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?

2. Marie has "beaten" Nector at what he started because:

3. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:

4. When Marie does not cry out at the pain caused by her wounds or by Nector's restraint, what does this suggest?

5. During their power struggle, Marie realizes:

Short Essay Questions

1. Consider the chapter title "The Bridge." Explain the meaning you derive from this title.

2. What does the motif of coldness suggest in the chapter?

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

4. What might the eggs Andy peels, and June consumes, represent? What do eggs symbolize?

5. How is the title "Love Medicine" reflected in the chapter itself.

6. Explain the symbol of the weigh station.

7. How does Beverly's past as a veteran affect his thoughts about Lulu?

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

9. Describe Albertine's motivation for staying with Henry though she is afraid.

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

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