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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Christine give to Rayona on the way to get Babe from the stud farm?

2. What does Aunt Ida bring to Rayona when she comes to Seattle?

3. What is Christine worried about on her drive to Montana for Lee's funeral?

4. What is the only thing Christine can eat that agrees with her illness toward the end of her illness?

5. Who does Christine see at the bar when she takes Rayona with her one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail two or three scenes that show the clash of cultures and what impact it has on the characters involved.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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