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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 only thing Christine can eat that agrees with her illness toward the end of her illness?

2. As Christine jumps into the pickup to get away from Aunt Ida's house, what does she smell?

3. The way Aunt Ida is singing while working in her front yard reminds Christine of whom?

4. Who holds the flag during the veteran flag ceremony for Lee?

5. What is Rayona convinced that Christine is suffering from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss how the three strands of the same story are woven throughout the novel like a braid. What is the symbolism of braids throughout the novel?

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