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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. At the end of "The Search Engine," what does Corliss ask Harlan Atwater for that he does not give her?

2. In "Do Not Go Gentle," how much money does the father think could be collected from the wallets and purses of all his relatives in total?

3. What kind of toys does the father in "Do Not Go Gentle" intend to buy for his son?

4. How old is the female main character of "Can I Get a Witness?"

5. Which of the following statements describes Richard's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Chocolate Thunder appeals to the father in "Do Not Go Gentle"?

2. What are the similarities between the man and woman who meet after the bombing in "Can I Get a Witness"?

3. Explain how overhearing the other fathers in the hospital bathroom motivates the father in "Do Not Go Gentle."

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

5. How does Richard in "Lawyer's League" describe himself?

6. Who is Mr. Grief in "Do Not Go Gentle"?

7. What is the significance of the last line of "Lawyer's League" in which Richard says, "Do you understand I have a limited range of motion"?

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

9. Who is the antagonist in "Lawyer's League" and what helps identify that character as the villain/villainess?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Grief and depression are themes in "Can I Get a Witness," "Do Not Go Gentle," and "What Ever Happened to Frank Snake Church?" Discuss how these themes are handled in each story and how each character copes with emotional pain. Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

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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