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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. What does Lipsha ask Shawnee in Chapter 17?
2. Who arrives at Redford's aunts' house with a police officer and social worker?
3. How is Shawnee's participation at the powwow?
4. Lipsha confesses to missing whom during his spiritual trip at Xavier's?
5. On what does the skunk judge Lipsha?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are Shawnee's performances at the powwow?
2. How does Shawnee act after coming home from the powwow?
3. How does Redford feel about staying with his aunts?
4. What happens after Gerry leaves Lipsha on the side of the road?
5. What do Albertine and Zelda talk about when they are alone in Chapter 19?
6. Where does Lyman find strength during his spiritual quest?
7. Describe the memory Shawnee has of her father during the powwow.
8. How does Lulu prepare for the visit from the federal agents?
9. Why does Lipsha take up an interest in religion?
10. What do Zelda and Xavier do when the meet in Chapter 23?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe life on the reservation. Who enjoys this way of life, and why? Who wants to escape it, and why? What does the reservation represent to the characters of this novel? How does the author want us to feel about reservation life?
Essay Topic 2
After returning home, Lipsha spends most of his time trying to win over Shawnee. Summarize their relationship and describe how the quest for this relationship hurts and helps Lipsha. How does Lipsha develop throughout the novel because of this relationship?
Essay Topic 3
How does Gerry Nanapush propel the plot development of "The Bingo Palace," especially for Lipsha? Why does the author use this character for this reason? Describe Gerry and his actions. What does this character represent? How is he a catalyst in the novel?
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