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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 Christine make for dinner the night Elgin is discharged from the military?

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

4. What does Aunt Ida call Christine when her daughter comes to collect the package from Charlene?

5. What does Christine jokingly call Elgin when she introduces him to other Indians?

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 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 theme of belonging and abandonment as it is shown through Rayona, Christine, Ida and Dayton.

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