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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. Who does Alice call to double-check the accuracy of information that she has heard about Turtle's rescue?

2. How does Mr. Critterdon die?

3. Why does the motel management give Alice and family a hard time when they are checking out?

4. What is Turtle's favorite fruit?

5. Why does Barbie lose her job at the coffee shop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Turtle and Taylor learn at The Casa Suerte?

3. Why does Annawake claim that Alice's new found Indian heritage may not help her case to keep Turtle?

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

5. How does Alice respond to Jax's worry that Taylor does not truly love him?

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

7. What interesting thing does Taylor say during the confrontation that shocks Annawake?

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

9. What funny story does Cash tell Alice while she is lying naked on his bed?

10. How does Annawake express the Cherokee view of family as it pertains to Turtle's case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 had a very difficult childhood throughout the novel. Compare / contrast her life on the reservation with her life with Taylor. Finally, explain how Turtle got her name and the symbolism that name has to her childhood.

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