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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 "Hay Stack," where does Barnes discuss the boxing match with Joe Wobleszynski?

2. In "Flying over Snow," how long does Patrice remember that her lucky-find blue coat had kept her warm?

3. Whre did Roderick die?

4. In "Snares," what does Pokey wish he and Patrice had?

5. In "Boxing for Sovereignty," what snacks are available at the boxing match?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas explain what the government is trying to do to Barnes?

2. What happens to Vera in "What She Needed"?

3. Why does Millie ask her father to bring Thomas Wazhashk when they pick her up from the train station in Rugby in "The Hungry Man"?

4. In "The Tonsils," what announcement does Mr. Vold make?

5. How does Thomas remember that his father said the dead were cared for?

6. In "X=?," why is Barnes upset?

7. What does Millie say about the survey and her academic career in "The Committee"?

8. Why does Juggie go to speak with Valentine in "U.S.I.S."?

9. In "Flying over Snow," what happens when Patrice is out snaring rabbits?

10. What does Patrice believe she sees during "The Third Night Watch" (328) for her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses historical details in the novel. How does the author use historical details in the book? How do the details that the author uses in the book imitate events from real life?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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