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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 6, how do humans perceive the line where sky meets earth?
(a) It is a place of union.
(b) It is a mystical boundary.
(c) It is a tangible place.
(d) It is an illusion.

2. In Part I: Chapter 2, who are Zosie and Mary?
(a) The Indian man's daughters.
(b) Scranton Roy's daughters.
(c) Augustus' sisters.
(d) Twins that Augustus met on his journey.

3. In Part II: Chapter 11, where does Rozin put the old blue kettle?
(a) In the garage.
(b) In the backyard.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. In Part II: Chapter 7, what does Klaus untie in the bathroom?
(a) Sweetheart Calico.
(b) A curtain tieback.
(c) His ankles and wrists.
(d) A cord around his waist.

5. In Part II: Chapter 5, what does the dog use as his weapon to save himself from being boiled in the sacred soup?
(a) His puppy love and adorability.
(b) His connection with his ancestors.
(c) His strength and size.
(d) His sharp barks of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 8, how does Klaus describe Whiteheart Beads' face?

2. In Part II: Chapter 11, where do Richard and Klaus go when the repo men come for the yellow pickup truck?

3. In Part I: Chapter 2, how does Scranton Roy try to absolve himself?

4. In Part II: Chapter 7, what does Richard compare his wink to?

5. In Part I: Chapter 2, what does Scranton Roy carve into his arm?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 11, how does Rozin's relationship with Richard evolve and what challenges do they face?

2. In Part II: Chapter 11, how does Rozin's past involvement with the American Indian Movement (AIM) influence her present life and relationships?

3. In Part I: Chapter 1, how does Miss Peace McKnight's sense of family duty shape her actions and choices?

4. In Part II: Chapter 6, explain Klaus's pursuit of the women and his eventual encounter with them. How does he win their attention?

5. In Part I: Chapter 4, what is the role of food and baking in the story, and how does it contribute to the themes and character development?

6. In Part I: Chapter 3, how does the incident at the train station reflect the resistance of the children and their grandmother to the Indian agent's plans?

7. In Part I: Chapter 1, how does Blue Prairie Woman's name change reflect her journey and transformation?

8. In Part II: Chapter 10, how does the force of gravity symbolize the emotional transformation experienced by Rozin?

9. In Part I: Chapter 3, how do the children's play and their fascination with warrior stories reflect their identity and aspirations?

10. In Part I: Chapter 3, how does Augustus prioritize education and cultural preservation for his children?

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