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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. Who is Russell's stepfather?

2. Who is with Nanapush when Fleur is found in her cabin?

3. What is Pauline's last name?

4. What does Pauline make for Sophie?

5. Who does Margaret have spy on Eli and Fleur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the storm that flattens most of Argus.

2. Why do you think Fleur plays poker with the men? Why does she only win one dollar each night?

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

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

5. Describe what causes Nanapush and Fleur to go a little windigo.

6. What is Nanapush's impression of Pauline?

7. Discuss why Fleur and Nanapush do not utter the names of the dead.

8. Why does Nanapush refuse to give his name to Father Damien, the Captain or the government agent?

9. What does Nanapush say about gossip?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Eli hunting the moose and Nanapush's "help." What sort of help does Nanapush offer Eli? How is this help similar to the help Nanapush gave Eli while trying to court Fleur?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of home. Margaret says the Kashpaw place is where people survive and stick together. The Pillager home seems to be plagued by turmoil and death. Why are ther different auras around each home? What do the Native Americans believe about the home and the land on which the home is built?

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