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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does June carry a doorknob in her purse?

2. Eli and Nector's partnership works because:

3. Sister Leopolda's actions characterize her as:

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

5. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:

Short Essay Questions

1. The boat and the waves in the chapter represent what different ideas for Marie and Rushes Bear?

2. How does Erdrich describe Gordie's limited perception of reality (caused by his drunkenness)?

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

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

5. Explain the symbol of the weigh station.

6. Why does Lulu choose to go to the Senior Citizens Center?

7. What does June's "hanging" teach Marie about the girl?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering the saying "You can't go home again," choose any character from Love Medicine and examine their journey. Either agree, disagree, or qualify the aforementioned statement in a thoughtful, thorough essay, using your chosen character and events from their lives as examples.

Essay Topic 2

Erdrich uses multiple narrators to tell her characters' stories. Consider the voices of the narrators and write and essay in which you identify the most effective voice in the novel. Use at least three examples to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

A character foil contrasts with the protagonist or another character in order to clarify or sharpen certain aspects of their personalities. Choose any two characters from the novel and describe the relationship between them as that of character foils. Identify any personalty traits they share or traits that show a contrast between them.

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