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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 does Eli Kashpaw track into Fleur's woods?

2. Why does Margaret want to help with the birth of Fleur's child?

3. What do the people talk about when Fleur returns?

4. How are Bernadette and Napoleon related?

5. How does Pukwan treat Fleur when he drags the sled?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Nanapush's impression of Pauline?

3. Describe how Nanapush saves Moses from the sickness.

4. What does Nanapush say about gossip?

5. Describe Eli and how he differs in character from his own family.

6. Discuss why Pauline is drawn to Fleur when the meet in Argus.

7. Explain the relationship between Fleur and Nanapush.

8. What is the town of Argus like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the degradation of the land by the lumberjacks. How is their rape of the land symbolic?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Nanapush's character. Does he change from beginning to end? How? What causes any changes?

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