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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eli give to Lulu?
(a) A new dress
(b) A beautiful umbrella
(c) A scarf
(d) Patent leather shoes

2. Who do they bring to the shore to persuade Pauline off the lake?
(a) Marie
(b) Father Damien
(c) Lulu
(d) Napolean

3. What does Pauline call the marks left by the forceps on Marie's head?
(a) Horns
(b) Devil's thumbs
(c) Angel kisses
(d) Signs that the baby wasn't ready

4. What does the man who visits Pauline's room bring with him?
(a) Salvation
(b) A curse from Fleur
(c) A bag of needles, forks and scissors
(d) Death

5. How many children does Margaret have?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Twelve
(d) Ten

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pauline feel no guilt over Napoleon's death?

2. What does Nanapush save for Margaret?

3. What kindness does Fleur perform for Pauline?

4. What does Pauline use to kill Napoleon?

5. What does Pukwan bring back to the reservation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the man who comes to Pauline's room and their resulting conversation.

2. How does Lulu's decision to run to Nanapush and Margaret show her likeness to her mother?

3. Why does Pauline panic when she and Fleur travel to the land of the dead?

4. Describe how Pauline's hands are wounded for the first time.

5. How does Pauline feel about Christ at the start of the chapter?

6. Describe the transformation Fleur makes after the baby's death.

7. Describe the curing ceremony and the excitement that interrupts it.

8. Why do you think Pauline is happy about the Indians losing their lands?

9. What significance is there to Pauline shedding skin every time her bandages are changed?

10. Describe what happens when Fleur's baby tries to come early.

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