The Painted Drum Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Painted Drum Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 99 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shows Old Shaawano where the sacred trees are hidden?
(a) A crow.
(b) A ghost.
(c) Geeshik.
(d) A wolf.

2. Where does Revival Road get its name?
(a) It is named after the “revival generation.”
(b) It was named after a man named Joshua Revival.
(c) It was renamed after a tragic accident.
(d) It is named after a field where a revival meeting was once held.

3. What animal does Davan kill with his crossbow?
(a) A coyote.
(b) A fox.
(c) A bear.
(d) A raven.

4. What is Kit Tatro’s neighborhood nickname?
(a) Robin Redbreast.
(b) Squaw Man
(c) Bear Man.
(d) False Indian.

5. Why does Elsie ultimately force her husband’s guest(s) to leave?
(a) They burn a hole in her rug.
(b) They eat all her food.
(c) They ruin her favorite shoes.
(d) They insult Faye.

6. What household item was a point of contention between Faye’s mother and father?
(a) A traditional blanket.
(b) A dollhouse.
(c) An enamel kettle.
(d) A dishwasher.

7. How does Faye acquire the ceremonial drum?
(a) It follows her home.
(b) Sarah Tatro gives it to her.
(c) She buys it.
(d) She steals it.

8. Who is Faye visiting in the first scene of the novel?
(a) Netta.
(b) Old Shaawano.
(c) Kurt.
(d) Elsie.

9. What does Faye have for dinner at the restaurant?
(a) Lobster.
(b) She doesn’t stay for dinner.
(c) Halibut.
(d) Pasta.

10. In which village do Faye and Elsie live?
(a) Crumbly Stokes.
(b) Stokes and Stones.
(c) Stiles and Whiles.
(d) Stiles and Stokes.

11. What is the tree stump where Old Shaawano makes offerings of tobacco?
(a) Birch.
(b) Fir.
(c) Cedar.
(d) Yew.

12. What is Kit Tatro’s real name?
(a) Christopher.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Everett.
(d) Emmett.

13. Which neighbor had their portrait taken by a government photographer?
(a) Chook.
(b) Old Nanapush.
(c) Bernard Shaawano.
(d) Shawnee.

14. How does Old Shaawano die?
(a) He’s murdered.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) A car accident.
(d) Alcohol poisoning.

15. Why do spirits visit Old Shaawano while he is making the drum?
(a) They are vengeful.
(b) They are afraid.
(c) They are curious.
(d) They are trying to help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faye use to collect her berries?

2. What is the meaning of Ziigwan’aage’s name?

3. Why does Faye think she will become isolated from her family?

4. What color does Elsie have a particular curiosity towards?

5. What is Simon Jack’s last remaining possession?

(see the answer keys)

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