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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 is Russell related to Pauline?

2. What are the clan markers of Fleur's family?

3. How many wives does Nanapush have before Margaret?

4. Who gives Fleur money to enter the poker game?

5. Which man is found barely alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Fleur's cabin.

2. Who is Margaret and what role does she begin to play in the story?

3. Describe what Bernadette does for a living.

4. Discuss Fleur's drowning and her association with the water man.

5. What is Nanapush's impression of Pauline?

6. Describe how Pauline escapes from Argus.

7. Compare and contrast Fleur and Pauline.

8. Describe the storm that flattens most of Argus.

9. Describe what happens to the men who rescue Fleur from drowning.

10. Why is Pauline so fascinated with Fleur and Eli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Native American way of marrying. What is required for a man and woman to be considered husband and wife? Are there laws regarding how many wives a man may take? Why does Father Damien object so strongly to Nanapush's relationship with Margaret?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the transformation that occurs in Fleur over the course of the book. How does Fleur's loss of power mirror the waning power of the Native Americans? Does Fleur lose power during the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the similarities between Lulu and her mother. What changes those similar qualities? Why is Lulu unable to remain pure Indian? Why do you think Fleur does not return for Lulu or Nanapush?

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