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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes in washing to raise money for the trip?

2. Who does Nanabush reveal himself to be in Act 2, Scene 7?

3. How much money do Emily and Annie make singing?

4. Who wakes up and swears at Annie after the argument between Annie and Marie-Adele?

5. Who was in the motorcycle gang with Emily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nanabush is present throughout the play, but only certain characters can see him. Discuss the relationship between Nanabush and the women who can see him. Who acknowledges Nanabush? For what reason? Describe the scenes between these women and Nanabush. What is the purpose of their contact? How does it effect the play? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the plight of the women on the reserve. Is life harder for the women? What are their chief complaints? Why would it be harder for women than men? How do these women deal with the hardships of life? Give examples using the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the desires of the women at the beginning of the play. How do the women express their desires and wishes? How do these wishes come about? How do these wishes define their characters? Are the wishes of these women characters fulfilled? Support your reasoning with examples from the play.

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