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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the confrontation, what does Taylor decide that she wants to change in her life?

2. What does Annawake claim Boma Mellowbug has stolen from Mr. Green?

3. While at lunch with Alice, what condiment does Annawake spill on the table?

4. Who is Andy Rainbelt?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT die in Cash's stories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Annawake argues that what is important is the good of the tribe versus the good of the individual. Explain what Annawake meant by this statement, and explain how this mindset factored into the way that Annawake viewed the fight over Turtle's custody.

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the novel, Annawake proposes a solution that will hopefully keep all parties happy, and will keep Turtle's best interests at heart. Explain what Annawake's solution for the fight over Turtle's custody was, and then explain how that decision affected the lives of the main characters in the novel.

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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