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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Letty's character?

2. What is the case served before Turtle's regarding in the courts?

3. How many of the living Indian children does Annawake claim were taken by the whites?

4. Which of the following characters is NOT present during the final confrontation over Turtle's custody?

5. When Taylor writes her rent check, when does she date the check?

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

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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