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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 beads around June's neck are:
(a) The inheritance left to her by her father.
(b) Spirit beads left to her by her mother.
(c) A rosary given to her by the Crees who found her.
(d) A rosary given to her by the nuns at the convent.

2. When Leopolda applies the salve to Marie's burns, Marie sees this as a sign of what?
(a) Leopolda's place as a servant.
(b) Leopolda's true nature coming through.
(c) Leopolda following her as she did in the vision.
(d) Leopolda's softening toward her.

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

4. The fading tattoo on Beverly's arm is:
(a) His brother's name, rank,and serial number.
(b) Lulu's name in a crest.
(c) A bird that appears to fly as he flexes his muscles.
(d) A cat.

5. What interrupts Eli and Marie's exchange in the kitchen?
(a) June calls out from the woods.
(b) Marie has to rock June to sleep.
(c) June wakes up and walks into the room.
(d) Nector returns with pockets full of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. An accurate description of Lulu's boys would be:

2. Lulu claims she is putting on weight because:

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

4. When Nector arrives, what does Marie do with the letter?

5. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the symbol of the red convertible.

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

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

4. Describe the character of Sister Mary Martin de Porres.

5. Why is the chapter presented in third person?

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

7. Choose three examples of sensory detail from the chapter and describe their uses.

8. In what way is Marie the "foundation" of Lipsha's life?

9. What is Lulu's attitude toward men?

10. When Leopolda scolds her with the tea kettle, how does Marie's perception of her begin to change?

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