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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Pauline's son, who Christine thinks is a brat?

2. What is Rayona and Christine's favorite billboard in Seattle?

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

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

5. What does Christine see in the trash the day she leaves the reservation, after attending Lee's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of symbolism throughout the novel. Where is it used, and to what effect? Does the symbolism correspond with any themes?

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

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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