Where the Dead Sit Talking Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the result of the parole hearing for Sequoyah’s mother? (from Part 6, pages 193 – 218)

She is given full parole.

She is allowed to visit Sequoyah on weekends.

She is not given parole.

She is sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison.

2.

What aspect of identity does Sequoyah discover he has in common with Rosemary? (from Part 2, pages 37 - 74)

They both have Indian heritage.

They are both orphans.

They both have African-American heritage.

They were both abused as children.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Sequoyah thinks Agnes might be lying to him when they first meet? (from Part 1, pages 1 – 35)

He has seen the way Agnes has spoken harshly to George, and knows that she hates children.

His experience with his mother has led him to be mistrustful of people who say they care about him.

His experience with his great-grandfather has led him to be mistrustful of people who say they care about him.

He has seen the way she spoke to Liz about him, and believes they are both determined to make his life miserable.

4.

Which relative does Sequoyah most identify with? (from Part 1, pages 1 – 35)

His father.

His great-grandfather.

His great-grandmother

His mother.

5.

What does the name “Sequoyah” mean? (from Part 1, pages 1 – 35)

Yellow Sun.

Sparrow.

Eagle.

Scarred Warrior.

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