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

Short Answer Questions

1. While King and Lynette watch the newscast about Gerry's escape, Lipsha:

2. After Gordie kills the deer with the crow bar:

3. Lipsha regrets signing up for the army because:

4. How does Lyman describe the image of himself and Henry in their last photo?

5. The mood of the city is:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the motif of water in Erdrich's novel. Choose three stories in which the motif of water features prominently, then connect each of these to a theme you've identified in Erdrich's work. What is the theme you have identified, and how does the motif of water support, showcase, or develop the theme?

Essay Topic 2

Richard R. Grant said, "The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose." Choose three characters from the novel whose identity is revealed through purpose and write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify Grant's statement.

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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