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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I: Chapter 2, what does Augustus love about the universe?

2. In Part II: Chapter 11, what is Richard's connection to AIM (American Indian Movement)?

3. In Part II: Chapter 9, what do the grandmothers think Sweetheart Calico might be?

4. In Part II: Chapter 8, what happens to Klaus's clothes, savings, and wife?

5. In Part I: Chapter 3, why does Augustus feel the need to marry Zosie?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 10, how does the presence of the gods of the underworld in the form of figures affect the twins' perception of the world?

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

4. In Part II: Chapter 8, what leads Klaus to suspect that something is amiss during his honeymoon in Maui?

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

6. In Part II: Chapter 9, what role do the grandmothers play in the story, and how do they perceive Sweetheart Calico?

7. In Part II: Chapter 9, how does the scene in the rose garden reflect the strained relationship between Richard and his daughters?

8. In Part II: Chapter 12, how do the women at the Thanksgiving dinner challenge traditional gender roles and expectations?

9. In Part II: Chapter 10, how does the state fair experience affect the dynamics between Rozin, Cecille, and the twins?

10. In Part II: Chapter 8, why does Klaus keep the story of his broken friendship with Whiteheart Beads inside him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Native American spirituality and rituals in the novel. How do they shape the characters' understanding of themselves and their place in the world?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of mirrors as symbols of self-reflection, introspection, and the search for identity in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of music and drums in the novel. How do they serve as a means of communication, spiritual connection, and cultural preservation?

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