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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. During the month of October, how many days did Hispano de Soto march Tuscalusa to the town of Mabila?

2. What do most women use instead of turtle shells when they dance and shake shells in Chapter 2?

3. What black velvet painting does Auda have in her room that she bought at a state fair?

4. After the death of Tuscalusa and the other warriors, how many towns did Grandmother and her sister build after they flew away from the invaders?

5. Where in Oklahoma does Chapter 2 take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Auda dream in Chapter 5?

2. How did Adair make her reputation in 1985 in her work?

3. What is Auda Billy doing at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning in Chapter 2, and who is in the house with her?

4. What does Isaac do when a reporter tries to interview him about the murder?

5. What did Tuscalusa, Shakbatina's grandfather, do when he heard the story of the enemy coming?

6. What terrible story reached Grandmother's town?

7. In Chapter 4, how does Susan and Auda get out of the jail?

8. Who is Redford McAlester?

9. In Chapter 5, what does Auda observe when she examines Adair?

10. What did Grandmother do when she heard the enemy was coming and Tuscalusa would lead them into a trap?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before incidents in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding what is happening difficult?

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