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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrative of Chapter One is transcribed from a WPA Recording in what year?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1922.

2. What creature does Toshaway describe as being associated with the trickster spirit in Indian belief in Chapter Four?
(a) The turtle.
(b) The coyote.
(c) The raven.
(d) The fox.

3. What Indian departs with Eli’s mother’s scalp in Chapter Seven?
(a) Toshaway.
(b) Urwat.
(c) Charges the Enemy.
(d) Tiehteti.

4. Chapter Four begins in the spring of what year?
(a) 1841.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1849.

5. What date opens Chapter Two?
(a) June 22, 1917.
(b) November 1, 1915.
(c) March 3, 2012.
(d) March 2, 1836.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eli McCullough’s nickname in the novel?

2. Where does Eli say his father “keeps a woman” in Chapter Four?

3. Who has been shot (presumably by the Garcias) in Chapter Six?

4. From what band is the Indian that Martin claims owns Eli in Chapter Four?

5. What is the name of the Indian that owns Martin after the raid in Chapter Four?

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