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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Will when his mother died?

2. Who is Ophelia?

3. Where do Cassie and Alex go when they first return home after her disappearance?

4. Who does Alex bribe to tell him where Cassie has gone in Chapter Nine?

5. What does Nick LaRue tell Cassie while Alex is in the bathroom at the restaurant in Chapter Seven?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jane Doe react to waking up in a stranger's car?

2. What indications about Jane's relationship with her husband, Alex, are revealed in Chapter Three?

3. Is Jane Doe or William more vulnerable in Chapter Two?

4. Discuss the importance of the movie that Alex is nominated for an award in.

5. Describe the ramifications of the Sioux penalty for adultery as described in Chapter Two.

6. Why does Alex's wardrobe reduce Cassie to tears in Chapter Five?

7. Is William Flying Horse a trusting person?

8. What is Alex's relationship with his father like?

9. Describe the relationship between Alex and Ophelia.

10. How does Alex express his loving feeling for Cassie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dorothea and Cyrus represent the Sioux lifestyle that was so difficult for Will growing up, and yet seems to define him despite his efforts to run from it.

1) Choose either Dorothea or Cyrus and explain how they impact Cassie's future.

2) Select an item from the Sioux life that you feel has strong symbolism in Picture Perfect and analyze this item.

3) Do you think that Will was right or wrong to leave the reservation when he did?

Essay Topic 2

In a sense, Picture Perfect is Cassie's story of healing from a lifetime of pain. Which events in the novel do you feel were pivotal in Cassie's healing? Which other characters are able to heal in the story, and which are not able to heal their wounds and why? Are there specific characters or places in the book that are associated with pain or healing? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The Native American legends included in the novel are used to imply, predict, foreshadow or point out contrasting elements at different times.

1) Select one legend in the novel that you feel does the best job of foreshadowing events to come and offer specifics to support your answer.

2) Explain why the author chose to incorporate these legends instead of making her point another way.

3) Do the legends portray Native Americans in a positive or negative light? Explain.

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