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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 Taleswapper believe is Alvin's deepest wound?

2. Why does Measure take on the curse when he isn't obligated?

3. What does Mike Fink think of life?

4. How many years has Napoleon Bonaparte waited for his war?

5. What kind of battle does Ta-Kumsaw wish to fight with Measure?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. For what reasons does Frederic don the amulet?

3. How is Prophetstown a miraculous place?

4. Why does Alvin believe there is some witchery involved in regards to Ta-Kumsaw?

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

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

7. What does Taleswapper have in his bag?

8. What is the rule regarding the letters?

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

10. What is interesting about Becca's eyes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Governor Harrison as a character. What kinds of traits does he embody? How is he different from all of the other characters who seemed bad throughout the novel? What kinds of traits does he have that are positive? What kinds of traits does he have that could be considered negative?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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