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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. To where does the man carry the woman at the end of "Can I Get a Witness?"

2. How old is the mother of the ailing baby in "Do Not Go Gentle"?

3. Where did Richard grow up?

4. To what kind of dinner is Richard invited?

5. Why does Richard not become involved with the woman to whom he is so attracted at the dinner he attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unconventional thoughts does the woman in "Can I Get a Witness" have about the victims of September 11th?

2. How does Corliss think white people feel about Indians?

3. How does Corliss differ from the rest of her family?

4. Discuss the influence of Native American culture on the life of the woman in "Can I Get a Witness?"

5. What is Richard's relationship with Teresa and how does it compare with what he wishes it was?

6. What does Richard think most Native American politicians are like?

7. Discuss the touches of humor in "Can I Get a Witness?"

8. What do Corliss's visits to McDonald's illustrate?

9. What is the significance of Corliss's referring to her quest for information about Harlan Atwater as a "vision quest"?

10. Why do you think the woman in "Can I Get a Witness" wants the man to take her to his home after the bombing rather than to hers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast three of the following African American characters from Ten Little Indians: William from "Lawyer's League," Fekadu from "Flight Patterns," and Preacher, Russell, or the point guard from "What Ever Happened to Frank Snake Church?" Do the African-American characters treat the Native American characters differently than white characters do? Do the Native American characters feel differently about the African-American characters than they do about the white characters? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the following characters either defy or define stereotypes of Indian women: Estelle Walks Above, Corliss Joseph, and Rose of Sharon. Are their backgrounds and character traits typical or atypical of the stereotype of Indian women? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss symbolism and metaphor in Ten Little Indians. Give three examples of symbolism in the short stories in this collection and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.

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