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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. What is the name of Fleur's cousin found alive in the woods?

2. Who does Pauline leave Argus with?

3. What is windigo?

4. Nanapush is considered an elder but is only how old?

5. Who are Bernadette's children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nanapush's impression of Pauline?

2. Describe the ritual of burying the dead and sitting over them.

3. Describe how Nanapush saves Moses from the sickness.

4. How does Nanapush's speech to Lulu about the things he has seen and done in his life encompass the entire history of the Native American? (1st full paragraph on page 2)

5. Pauline is intrigued by Fleur's effect on men from the first time they meet. How does Pauline interact with men?

6. What is Pauline's plan to lure Eli away from Fleur?

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

8. Describe how Fleur lives at Matchimanito after Nanapush revives her from the sickness.

9. Explain the relationship between Fleur and Nanapush.

10. What is the town of Argus like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the difference in generation. Nector is compared to Eli, Lulu to Fleur. What changes from older to younger? What do those changes mean for the Native Americans?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the meaning(s) of the book title. What kinds of tracks are there in the book? Are tracks being created or erased or both?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship between Fleur and Nanapush. Are they family in a traditional sense? What makes them family? Why do they have such a strong bond?

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