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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. Who is said to be responsible for Eugene's death in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?
2. How does Mary describe her new house in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
3. What teacher insults Junior and causes the class to walk out in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?
4. How many Mexican girls does Gordy say disappeared in the same area of Mexico as the white girl in the last three years, but that there was no news of them, in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
5. What does Mary say she has begun to do in her spare time in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why has the billionaire named Ted come to Grandmother Spirit's wake in Chapter 23: "Wake"?
2. What philosophical discussion do Junior and Gordy have regarding race and identity in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?
3. What exchange takes place between Junior and Rowdy in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?
4. What is an example of irony employed by the author in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
5. How has Junior's understanding of and connection with his sister evolved by the end of the novel?
6. Where is Junior in the memory that he describes with Rowdy in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"? What do they discuss?
7. Why is Junior particularly touched by his father's Christmas gift in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?
8. What exchange takes place between Junior and Rowdy in Chapter 26: "Rowdy and I Have a Serious Discussion about Basketball"?
9. How does Gordy respond when Junior asks for advice about love in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
10. Describe the drawing that comprises Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card." What imagery appears in the illustration?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define the genre of Bildungsroman, or coming-of-age story, and discuss how this genre applies to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Consider the character of Junior when we first meet him as a reader in Chapter 1. In what ways does Junior “come of age” in the narrative? How is Junior changed at the end of the story?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the themes of heritage, custom, and identity in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. In what ways are Junior’s concepts of identity tied to his heritage and customs of his people? How does Junior feel that he stands apart from others in his community in regard to identity? How do you relate to Junior’s struggle with these concepts?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss and analyze the conversation between Gordy and Junior in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer." What points of view does Gordy put forth in this conversation examining the struggle between individuality and community? How does Gordy describe man’s struggle between these two forces? What historical philosophers have also pondered this question?
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