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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 pronounces Pauline white and able to serve in the convent?

2. What causes the Pillager baldness?

3. What does Nanapush save for Margaret?

4. What does Father Damien want Nanapush to do?

5. Where does Pauline travel in her dreams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Nanapush helps Eli hunt.

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

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

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

5. How does the family react to news of the government's fee for their land?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Pauline panic when she and Fleur travel to the land of the dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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