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

2. To what does Jax compare the knowledge of his affair with Gundi?

3. Whose idea is it for Barbie to travel with the family?

4. What animal has the town council in Jackson Hole decided to shoot for not being native to the area?

5. Why does Franklin give Annawake permission to track down Turtle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Annawake claim to be the reason for Turtle's abuse within the Indian community?

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

3. Why does Alice begin to feel romantically attracted to Cash Stillwater?

4. How does Taylor meet Steven Kent?

5. How does Franklin Turnbo feel about Annawake's desire to return Turtle to the Native American community?

6. What happens to Gabriel Fourkiller when he is admitted into school after his adoption?

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

8. What evidence does Annawake have that Turtle's adoption is not legal?

9. In what ways does Gundi show her sympathies for Jax and Taylor's strife?

10. How does Taylor's date with Kevin go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Trail of Tears proved to be an important historical moment in the novel. Explain what happened during the Trail of Tears, and how this moment in history directly affected Turtle's story.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in the novel choose their own names, or are gifted a name after a significant moment in their life. Choose two characters with interesting names, explain the story behind their name, and then explain how their name reflects their character traits.

Essay Topic 3

Turtle often associates her fears with horses. Describe a moment when Turtle remembers horses as linked to her childhood at the Indian reservation, and then explain how the imagery of horses expanded, and was used in connection to Annawake and her search for Taylor and Turtle.

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