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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry shrieks when Albertine touches him because:

2. Lyman's final act of homage to his brother Henry in the chapter comes when:

3. Henry and Albertine need each other because:

4. Nector's death could be described as:

5. Henry is never still because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Erdrich uses some Native American dialect in her novel.Choose at least three examples of dialect from the novel and explain how they contribute to the reader's understanding of character, theme, or conflict.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the concept of family in Love Medicine. Using characters from the novel as examples, identify the author's definition of family and write an essay clarifying this definition.

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