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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pelajia tells a story about a person so angry his partner was dying that he _________.
(a) Ran away.
(b) Killed himself.
(c) Cursed the spirits.
(d) Barely spoke.

2. What is the main point of the eulogy for Marie-Adele?
(a) To have a large family and husband.
(b) To never stop wishing for greater things.
(c) To get off of the reserve before you die.
(d) To make the most of your life right now.

3. In what language does Marie-Adele tell Nanabush that she is ready to go?
(a) French.
(b) Cree.
(c) Ojibway.
(d) English.

4. What does Pelajia indicate that will be with her until death?
(a) Money from the bingo game.
(b) Her hammer.
(c) The desire to leave the reserve.
(d) Her sister.

5. Why do the women gather after they are denied money by the Chief?
(a) To prepare a meal for dinner.
(b) To complain about the stingy Chief.
(c) To make plans to go to the bingo game.
(d) To trade stories about their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pelajia hand her hammer away to another character during the meeting?

2. What is the emotion felt most by the women as the bingo game progresses?

3. Where do Emily and Annie sing a song that Emily wrote?

4. What happens to Zhaboongian after she is teased as the women argue about Toronto?

5. Who was Philomena having an affair with when she lived in Toronto?

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