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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 is Annawake Fourkiller when her twin brother is adopted to a white family?

2. Which of the following words best describes Turtle's emotional state at the time of the run?

3. Who tells Annawake the true story of Turtle's adoption?

4. What does Taylor call the coffee shop where she and Turtle eat lunch?

5. How does Jax feel about Taylor after she goes on the run with Turtle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the waitress at the coffee shop recognize Turtle?

2. What recommendation does Annawake make to the court in regards to Turtle's custody?

3. What happens to Gabriel Fourkiller after he leaves school?

4. Why does Taylor call her mother, Alice, to visit?

5. Where are Turtle and Jax when Annawake arrives on Taylor's property for the first time?

6. What conflict continually arises between Mr. Green and his neighbor Boma Mellowbug?

7. How does Alice feel in the moments before Cash comes to pick her up for their date?

8. How does the family respond to the news that Alice will be visiting the Cherokee nation?

9. What decisions do Alice and Taylor make about their lives after their confrontation with Annawake?

10. How does Cash respond to the confrontation he has during his first meeting with Taylor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The luck of the Native American people comes to the forefront of the novel, as the tribe believes in luck as a driving force to their survival. Explain the ways that the Native American tribe portrayed in this novel can be seen as both a lucky and an unlucky tribe of people.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, the symbolism of pigs is used in various forms. Choose two examples in which pigs are used as symbols in the novel and explain how those symbols reflected the larger themes presented in Turtle's story.

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