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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 the lake where Fleur's cabin is located?

2. What happens the day after Fleur is attacked?

3. Who owns the butcher shop where Fleur works?

4. What name does Nanapush give instead of his real name?

5. Where do Pauline's people bury the dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Pukwan Sr.'s fear and frustration at Fleur's cabin.

2. Discuss the bear that appears when Lulu is born.

3. Describe Fleur's cabin.

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

5. What is the result of Eli and Sophie's afternoon together?

6. 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)

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

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

9. Describe how Nanapush saves Moses from the sickness.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of gambling in the lives of Native American and in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Moses Pillager and his way of life. How does Moses' life best resemble the simple ways of pure Native Americans?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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