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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 pulls Alvin out of the water?

2. What does Tenska-Tawa say in regards to alcohol?

3. What is missing from the White town where Lolla arrives?

4. Of what is Armor convinced in regards to the disappearance of Alvin and Measure?

5. What tribe(s) track down the Wee-Aw?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different regarding the way Alvin changes things compared to the way other White men change things?

2. About what had Hooch and Harrison originally seen eye-to-eye?

3. Who are the primary suspects in Armor's mind in regards to the abductions?

4. What does Napoleon Bonaparte do, and how does it make Frederic feel?

5. How is "dying brave" kind of the Reds who catch the Wee-Aw?

6. What confuses Alvin in regards to the Shining Man's request and lesson?

7. What message do the Reds intend to send home to Alvin and Measure's parents? How do they manage to do this?

8. Why doesn't Ta-Kumsaw kill Harrison?

9. What kinds of things does Hooch notice upon entering Carthage City once again?

10. What story does Ta-Kumsaw tell the red bird?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the mutual animosity between the Reds and the Whites in the story. Do they have reason to fear each other? Why or why not? Is this a common theme throughout history? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the difference in Measure and Alvin's approach to family. What is the most important thing in regards to Measure, the thing that trumps all other considerations? Is this a narrow perspective? Explain. Is Alvin's concern a greater cause in general? With whose opinion do you identify and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the search for a dream beast which Lolla-Wossiky endeavors. Is this a common theme among indigenous peoples? Is the reason for the search a true reason? Cite sources that prove your statements.

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