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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 does Eli go after fleeing Fleur's cabin?

2. What job did Nanapush once perform for the government?

3. What does Pauline deny being?

4. Who feeds Pauline fish broth?

5. How old is Nector when he snares Lazarre and Clarence?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the man who comes to Pauline's room and their resulting conversation.

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

3. Describe the reception the Pillagers give Pauline.

4. How is Eli successful in getting Fleur to give him affection again?

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

6. Describe the curing ceremony and the excitement that interrupts it.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the transformation that occurs in Fleur over the course of the book. How does Fleur's loss of power mirror the waning power of the Native Americans? Does Fleur lose power during the story?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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