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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. About what has Father Arnold been dreaming?
2. Where does Victor go after the band leaves the building where they auditioned?
3. What does Thomas give each band member during the plane flight?
4. Why do the victims of the fight say their injuries are from a car accident?
5. What does he do after climbing?
Short Essay Questions
1. What problem does the band encounter at the airport and what does Thomas do during the flight?
2. What do Thomas and Chess talk about regarding fame?
3. What was in the conversation Father Arnold has with the bishop?
4. What was Big Mom's past connection with Michael White Hawk?
5. Why does Wright bust into Checkers' hotel room?
6. What does Johnson convince Big Mom to do and what does she give him? Why does she give him it?
7. What happens to Thomas in church and what does he decide needs done?
8. What happens when Thomas and Chess return to the hotel and what surprises them about their room?
9. What does Big Mom tell Checkers about Father Arnold and what does Checkers do about it?
10. What does Victor dream about the guitar?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Reservation Blues". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "Reservation Blues". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in "Reservation Blues". Consider not only Junior's suicide but the death of the band's dreams and Father Arnold leaving the priesthood.
Essay Topic 2
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Reservation Blues". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Alexie chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Alexie chooses the metaphors he does?
3. Discuss Alexie's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Alexie use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Reservation Blues" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Reservation Blues" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Reservation Blues" a successful novel? What about young teens?
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