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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. Armor feels as though he has to read the gospel because ______?

2. What is in the keg that Hooch has been trying to light?

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

4. Why does Lolla-Wossiky cry when it grows bitterly cold every year?

5. How many hours does it take to track down the renegade Wee-Aw?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andrew Jackson feel dirty?

2. Why has no one ever called Eleanor a pretty woman?

3. What kinds of things does Alvin do when the Chok-Taw try to torture the abducted boys?

4. What does Robespierre give to La Fayette and what is its purpose?

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

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

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

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

9. What scares Alvin when he follows the Prophet and why does he do so?

10. What is the objective of the wrassling match between Measure and Ta-Kumsaw?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the difference between Alvin Miller Sr. and Armor-of-God, especially when it comes to treating the Reds. How does Alvin Miller Sr.'s reaction belie his true feelings in regards to the Reds? What would this be called today, and what would be the ramifications of inciting violence towards a specific group?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Alvin's immunity to the Red man feeling what he was changing in the environment. How does this provide a convenient way for Alvin to save Measure and himself from torture? What do you think would have happened if Alvin had been noticed doing his knackery?

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