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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the novel, who/what does Cash shoot?

2. After Barbie leaves, where is Taylor forced to get a job?

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

4. What part of her body does Turtle complain hurts all the time?

5. How does Sugar describe the various bloodlines of the Cherokee people?

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

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 3

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.

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