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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Albertine suggests that for Gerry "it was perhaps the very first time in his life he had something to run for," the 'something' she refers to is:

2. Lipsha wins the hand of poker because:

3. Why does Gordie believe he has brought out June's ghost?

4. For what is Lipsha tired of thanking his grandmother?

5. Gerry believes he cannot be held by any prison because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the structure of Erdrich's novel. In your essay, evaluate the effectiveness of the short-story-like chapters and multiple narrators. Does Erdrich's structure add to or detract from the themes? Why?

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

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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