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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordie tells Eli "I'm contaminated," what does he mean?

2. The family does not seek help for Henry's depression because:

3. A symbol of Dot's overwhelming love might be:

4. Lipsha is visiting King and Lynette because:

5. Henry and Albertine need each other because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the motif of whiteness in Erdrich's novel. What connotations does whiteness carry in people, object, society, situations, etc? What idea is Erdrich revealing about whiteness in her novel? Support your point with specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of boundaries in Love Medicine. Considering the physical and psychological boundaries many characters face, choose three pivotal examples in the novel, and identify a possible statement the author makes through the examples.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the evidence of pride in the novel. Defend, refute, or qualify the notion that pride is one of the primary vices using at least three examples from the text.

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