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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. How did Thomas's brother Falon died?

2. In "The Spirit Duplicator," what does Juggie bring to eat when she and Millie make copies of the survey?

3. How long after the baby arrives does Zhaanat had a trickle of breast milk?

4. What color coat does Valentine wear in "Snares"?

5. What color are Barnes's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What odors does Millie like, and what is her favorite smell?

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

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

4. What starts happening to Vernon?

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

6. What happens when Vera is found in "Edith, Psychic Dog"?

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

8. What dreams are Patrice and Zhaanat having about Vera?

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

10. Why does Thomas write Millie Cloud?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Thomas and Rose have been married since they were 16. How would you describe the relationship between Thomas and Rose? How does an electric iron symbolize their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

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

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