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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lulu believes she cannot cry because:

2. Lipsha thinks his love medicine didn't work because:

3. At the hotel, Henry and Albertine sign the register as:

4. Henry doesn't want the red convertible anymore because:

5. In what way is Lipsha "the only one that's ignorant?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the roles of men and women in Erdrich's novel. In your essay, reflect on the traditional roles portrayed by the male and female characters, and the characters who defy tradition. Describe Erdrich's attitude toward the traditional roles of men and women, and use examples to support your point.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The novel's title, Love Medicine, is also the title of one of the chapters within. Consider Erdrich's reasons for choosing the chapter title to represent the whole novel. In your essay, defend or reject Erdrich's choice for the novel using evidence from the text to support your argument.

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