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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christine's favorite holiday to celebrate?

2. What is the name of the Catholic funeral service for Lee?

3. What kind of club do Elgin and Christine go to on their wedding night?

4. How old is Christine when she gets her terminal diagnosis from the IHS doctor?

5. Who is Christine surprised to see in a photo hanging on Dayton's wall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Dayton and his impact on various characters throughout the novel. Why does Dorris introduce, but never confirm, the possibility of a homosexual relationship between him and Lee? Is Dayton a hero of the novel or just another flawed character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of popular culture throughout the novel and the thread it provides to tie many aspects of the novel together.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters to discuss the internal struggle between a character's strength and weakness, focusing not only on the character who best exemplifies this struggle, but also has moments of triumph.

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