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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why has the young boy with the string of fish been raised away from his birth parents?

4. What is Letty's reaction to the news that Alice is an admirer of Cash?

5. Who does Alice remember shaking, screaming, and speaking in tongues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, both Taylor and Annawake clash over what is best for Turtle's future. Explain the arguments that both women had for Turtle's custody, and then explain how it was actually two cultures, rather than two women, fighting for the best of the child.

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

All of the women in the novel who are on the run do so without the support of men in their lives. Choose two women who are on the run, and explain why they choose to live their lives without men. Do you think the author includes this intentionally in the book as a motif of feminine strength?

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