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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (pages 79 - 155).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Edwin's mother say she has heard about a job opening?
(a) At the Big Oakland Powwow.
(b) At the local grocery store.
(c) At the library.
(d) At the Walmart.

2. What is Edwin's mother's boyfriend's name?
(a) Winslow Homer.
(b) Harvey Harper.
(c) Bill Davis.
(d) Thomas Frank.

3. Dene tells the panel that which of the following is a reason that people are not interested in Native stories?
(a) Natives have been too scared to tell their stories.
(b) No one can afford to pay Natives to tell their stories.
(c) Stereotypes of the Native story are too sad to even be entertaining.
(d) Whites have completely distorted Natives' stories.

4. What kinds of stories does Harvey tell Jacquie on their long ride to Oakland?
(a) Fairy tales.
(b) Drinking stories.
(c) Native legends.
(d) Ghost stories.

5. What does Dene NOT have that he feels might hurt him in his grant interview?
(a) Money to offer.
(b) A good video camera.
(c) A work sample.
(d) A sponsor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacquie do to ensure she will not drink at the hotel?

2. What is the object of Edwin's addiction?

3. How did Jacquie's daughter die?

4. What does Orvil talk about when he sits down for Dene's project?

5. What was Bill's favorite activity in jail?

(see the answer key)

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