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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 is Ta-Kumsaw's name in the Northern part of the White state of Appalachee?

2. What does Measure think when he has both his arm and leg broken?

3. Why does Alvin think that Napoleon is the most dangerous man in the world?

4. What are Ta-Kumsaw and Old Hickory spreading?

5. What does de Maurepas call Old Hickory?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only way that Ta-Kumsaw can get to Alvin and why does he need to do so?

2. Why does La Fayette wish that Napoleon were merely a "vain posturer with a gift for seducing the loyalty of his betters"(266)?

3. What does Alvin know will happen by the third time he tells the story of what happened at Tippy-Canoe?

4. Why is Measure thankful that Alvin isn't with him?

5. What do the Reds do when faced with death at the hand of the Whites?

6. What does Taleswapper have in his bag?

7. What is interesting about Becca's eyes?

8. What is White Murderer Harrison's curse?

9. Why is Measure offended that the Red men haven't treated him fairly in the Gatlopp?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare American frontier towns to small towns that exist present day. What kinds of characteristics are similar and what things are different? Taking away technological advancement as a main difference, what other main differences exist in small towns of today? What do you think is the reason for this difference?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the emergence of the Christian religion in this novel. How does it interfere with the average individual's practice of knacks? Is Armor-of-God's intolerance of knackery a preview of what is to come in North America (think Salem Witch Trials) or not?

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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