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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. What is Arnold's response when Junior asks him in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving," "What do Indians have to be so thankful for?"
2. At what hospital were both Junior and Rowdy born?
3. Who is Junior's geology teacher at Reardan?
4. When was the Spokane Indian Reservation founded?
5. On what date were both Junior and Rowdy born?
Short Essay Questions
1. What conversation do Eugene and Junior have when Eugene drops Junior off at school in Chapter 9: "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"?
2. How does Mary describe her circumstances in her email to Junior in Chapter 13: "My Sister Sends Me an E-mail"?
3. How does Junior describe his sister in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"? How does Junior feel about his sister?
4. What prediction does Junior's grandmother make in Chapter 9: "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"?
5. How do Junior's parents respond to Junior's decision about school in Chapter 6: "Go Means Go"? What warning do they impart on him?
6. Why does Junior say he is a member of "The Black Eye of the Month Club"? How does this status affect Junior's actions?
7. What advice does Mr. P give to Junior in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope"? Why?
8. What confusion ensues because of Junior's name at school in Chapter 8: "How to Fight Monsters"?
9. How does Junior justify Rowdy's reaction to his announcement in Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?
10. What is Penelope's goal with her costume in Chapter 11: "Halloween"? How does this inspire Junior?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the financing and structure of Native American Reservations. When was the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act passed and what was its objectives? How does gaming factor into the finances of Native American Reservations today? How many casinos are there and how do they fare financially? How are these realities depicted in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Grandmother Spirit in the novel. What is Junior’s relationship like with his grandmother? How is Grandmother Spirit viewed by the other members of the community? What can you tell about Junior’s grandmother based on the advice that she gives him in Chapter 9?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of creative expression in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. How does Junior express himself creatively? What creative expression relates to Junior’s parents and his sister? Do you think that this novel’s illustrations help to convey the theme of creative expression? Why or why not?
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