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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. What race of children beat up Gabriel in school, claiming that he isn't enough like them?

2. While they are on the run, where does Turtle request to stop and visit?

3. Where is Turtle abandoned as a child?

4. What does Annawake Fourkiller do for a living?

5. After Lou Anne leaves his house, what animal does Jax see snatch dove eggs from the nest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the true story of Turtle's adoption, according to Jax?

2. What is the significance of the photo cube that Taylor keeps in her dingy apartment in Seattle?

3. In what way do Alice and Annawake work together in the retelling of the story of the Pigs in Heaven?

4. What does Barbie know about the doll that she was named after?

5. How does Alice respond to Cash's sudden marriage proposal?

6. What happens to Cash Stillwater's family before he decides to move to Jackson Hole?

7. What reference does Turtle make to "The Wizard of Oz" after leaving the free clinic?

8. How does Taylor meet Steven Kent?

9. What changes about Turtle's medical status after her reoccurring stomachaches?

10. What sight does Taylor witness while she is on her date with Steven Kent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the reader is first introduced to Annawake's character, it is through the filtered voice of her secretary Jinny. Describe the way that Jinny views Annawake, and compare / contrast that to Annawake's own view of herself. Finally, discuss whether Jinny's view of Annawake at the beginning of the novel was an accurate assessment, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Family structure proves to be a large theme in the novel, particularly when Turtle is asked by the courts to describe her own family. Compare / contrast the family structure present in the Cherokee tribe with the family structure that Turtle was raised in. Then, explain how Turtle's answer regarding her family prompted change among those who listened to her speak.

Essay Topic 3

Gabriel Fourkiller acts as a silent character throughout the novel. He is often spoken about, but is never directly involved in the story line. Describe who Gabriel Fourkiller is, and then explain how his character affected the fight over Turtle's custody.

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