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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. Which of the following is not a trait Estelle's son identifies as a negative aspect of being an Indian?
2. Why did the taxi driver leave his birth country?
3. How much money does Jackson initially have for redeeming the pow-wow regalia?
4. Where do David and Sharon meet in "Do You Know Where I Am?"
5. What does Estelle's answering machine message say she's probably out doing?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is William's relationship with his wife in "Flight Patterns"?
2. Describe Estelle's relationship with her son in "The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above."
3. With their education and prosperity, David and Sharon are well assimilated into mainstream American culture. Does "Do You Know Where I Am?" contain examples of the effects of Native American culture in their lives?
4. Why does Jackson consider himself an "effective" homeless man?
5. Why do you think Estelle fails to help the bleeding woman in the final scene of the story and how does this failure affect her relationship with her son?
6. Why does Estelle's son say he doesn't know what an Indian is supposed to be?
7. What is Real Change and how is it involved in Jackson's quest for his grandmother's regalia?
8. How are white people depicted in "The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above" and how does this depiction compare to Estelle's opinion of white people?
9. What factors do you think contribute to and help perpetuate Jackson's homelessness in "What You Pawn, I Will Redeem"?
10. Describe what Sharon and David do with their children on the day Sharon confesses her infidelity and what it indicates about Sharon and David's relationship.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" illustrates the concept of tribalism. Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
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
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the humor in "Can I Get a Witness?", "Do Not Go Gentle," "What Ever Happened to Frank Snake Church?", or "The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above." Give at least three examples of humor from your chosen story and discuss what you think Sherman Alexie is trying to convey or achieve through his use of humor.
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