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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 "The Watcher," what type of sandwich does Thomas have at work?

2. In "The Old Muskrat," who is the secretary of the advisory committee?

3. In "The Waterjack," what is the date of a notice to Vera that her electricity would be turned off?

4. How old were Thomas and Rose when they married?

5. In "Water Earth," how long has it been since Vera has written or reported to the relocation program?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Roderick and what happened to him?

2. What is a short description of the bill that Congress wants to pass regarding the Indians?

3. How does Thomas get water for his household?

4. What is the story of Thomas's name?

5. Who is Arthur V. Watkins and what is his history?

6. What job do Turtle Mountain women do at the jewel bearing plant?

7. What does Bernadette look like when Patrice sees her, and what news does Bernadette give Patrice?

8. Why does Patrice hope to have a watch someday?

9. Who is Lloyd Barnes?

10. What does Biboon say they did in the beginning to keep their land?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Bucky nearly rapes Patrice. How do Bucky, Norbert, and Barnes treat women? Why are the men examples of toxic masculinity?

Essay Topic 3

Gerald and Thomas preside at Paranteau’s burial. What do Gerald and Thomas do to prepare Paranteau for the after-life? How long and what ceremonies are performed for the burial? In what ways is he and is he not buried in the old ways?

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