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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 does Ta-Kumsaw feel?

2. How many does Measure figure are in the army?

3. Who does Harrison employ to do in Measure?

4. What Red group(s) has(have) become unspeakable?

5. What name is Harrison now to go by?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Alvin and Measure differ in the way they view their family?

2. What does Tenska-Tawa promise his people as they wait to die?

3. Where does Alvin find the fruit that he isn't allowed to eat any more? Why is this?

4. Why doesn't Alvin leave when he is feeling so lonely in Ta-Kumsaw's presence?

5. What is the rule regarding the letters?

6. What is interesting to note about the way Alvin makes the journey with Ta-Kumsaw?

7. What specifically hurts Alvin when he examines his brother?

8. What kinds of options does Measure have? How are these options merely illusions?

9. How does Mike Fink view life and death? Why isn't he proud of killing Measure?

10. Why doesn't Ta-Kumsaw walk away with his men when he has the chance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 whether or not Alvin should have gone with Ta-Kumsaw. How did going with Measure end up being a more noble cause? What might Alvin have done to prevent the torture from taking place? Explain.

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