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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. In "Can I Get a Witness?", what kind of work does the woman do?
2. Who settles a lawsuit out of court in "Lawyer's League"?
3. Which of the following statements does not describe how the woman has fantasized she would behave if she had been caught in the Twin Towers on September 11th?
4. What kind of lawyers are most of the players on Steve's team?
5. What does the woman want to drink once she reaches the man's apartment?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of Harlan Atwater not giving his real name to Corliss?
2. Why do you think Chocolate Thunder appeals to the father in "Do Not Go Gentle"?
3. What does the opening scene of "The Search Engine" in which Corliss watches the young couple in the student union cafe foreshadow?
4. Do you think the woman in "Can I Get a Witness" is thinking clearly after the bombing, or do you think her head injury affects her speech and behavior?
5. Do any of the lawyers respect Richard?
6. Before he encounters Bill and the lawyer's basketball league, does Richard's career path seem to be leading him to his goal of the Senate and the White House?
7. What unconventional thoughts does the woman in "Can I Get a Witness" have about the victims of September 11th?
8. Who is Mr. Grief in "Do Not Go Gentle"?
9. What does Richard think most Native American politicians are like?
10. How does Corliss differ from the rest of her family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jackson in "What You Pawn I Will Redeem," Estelle in "The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above," Corliss in "The Search Engine," Richard in "Lawyer's League," and William in "Flight Patterns" are all Indian characters but they are diverse in their educational, financial, social, and professional statuses. Select any three of these characters and discuss the differences among them. What do you think Sherman Alexie is trying to say about Indians in creating such varied characters to depict Indian life in America? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
"The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above" contains many numbered lists, notices of historical revision, and questions and answers marked Q and A. What do you think this unusual method of structure indicates about the character of the male narrator and what do you think Sherman Alexie is trying to convey in this unique format? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Ceremony is an important aspect of Native American spirituality. Discuss the role of ceremony in "Do Not Go Gentle," "What You Pawn I Will Redeem," and "Whatever Happened to Frank Snake Church?" Give examples of ceremony in each story and discuss its influence on the characters and theme. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments
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