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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. What happens to the ridge beam?

2. Why does Lolla-Wossiky cry when his brother shelters him from the White men?

3. How many barrels does the quartermaster want?

4. What had previously stopped Lolla from doing this?

5. What is La Fayette convinced could replace horses?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Andrew Jackson feel dirty?

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

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

7. What is the difference between Alvin Miller Sr. and Armor-of-God's opinions regarding the abduction of Alvin and Measure?

8. Why is there nothing left for Lolla to do?

9. Why does Armor-of-God wish to be governor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how myths and legends become more magical over time. What can be attributed to these manipulations of data? How far back in history does fact become intermingled with legend and, therefore, indistinguishable? What kinds of things lead to their indistinguishable nature? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the different social structures of government between the French and the Americans. Which structure is more efficient and how is it made so? Compare it to the efficiency of present government organizations. Which is the most efficient and how is that determined?

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