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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. Where do Pauline and Fleur go when they leave the Pillager cabin?

2. Where does Pauline travel in her dreams?

3. Who feeds Pauline fish broth?

4. What does Nanapush do for Eli to find his way home?

5. Who is blamed for Napoleon's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reception the Pillagers give Pauline.

2. Why do you think Pauline is happy about the Indians losing their lands?

3. What significance is there to Pauline shedding skin every time her bandages are changed?

4. Describe how Nanapush and Margaret are captured by Clarence and Lazarre.

5. Describe the transformation Fleur makes after the baby's death.

6. How does Lulu's decision to run to Nanapush and Margaret show her likeness to her mother?

7. Describe how Pauline's hands are wounded for the first time.

8. Describe Pauline's reasons for going to Lake Matchimanito one last time. What is her purpose and who is she waiting for?

9. Describe what happens when Fleur's baby tries to come early.

10. Name the unusual penances Pauline imposes on herself. Why does she do these things to herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the language of the story. Nanapush speaks like nature while Pauline is more civilized. How do these differences work together? How do they present a complete story of the Native Americans?

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

Discuss why you think the story is told from Nanapush and Pauline's points of view. Why is Fleur never given a voice? Why does the reader never hear from Lulu?

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