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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 Hungry Man," where does Millie spend the night in Rugby?

2. What do Pokey and Patrice find in her snares before they get to Vera's cabin in "Snares"?

3. In "The Committee," where does Millie go after the meeting to decide who is going to Washington, D.C.?

4. In "The Tonsils," what does Betty give Patrice at lunch?

5. In "Two Months," what does Barnes's uncle give him for an early Christmas gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Runner," what does Thomas see when he is driving home from work?

2. What do Patrice and Pokey see when they are snaring rabbits in "Snares"?

3. What is the horse like that is Grace's favorite?

4. What starts happening to Vernon?

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

6. Why does Thomas write Millie Cloud?

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

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

9. What is Valentine's new job?

10. In "The Star Powwow," what sound does Thomas hear that wakes him from a trance or sleep at work, and what does he see?

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

HR 108 was a bill introduced to terminate five Indian tribes. How had the Indians owned the land before the white settlers arrived? What treaties did the Indians have with the government? How long were the treaties intended to last? Why were there objections to termination? Was HR 108 a breach of contract?

Essay Topic 3

Chapter titles refer to objects, people, or places that appear in the novel. How are some of the titles unexpected? How do the titles help readers focus on ideas or themes in a chapter?

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