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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 biologist called ecology "the subversive science" (259)?

2. What bacteria is referred to as "the nitrogen fixers" among bean roots in "The Three Sisters"?

3. Who wrote The Mishomis Book?

4. What did the Mohawk call themselves, meaning "People of the Flint" (304)?

5. What was the name of the author's grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Three Sisters?

2. What did Nanabozho learn when his journey took him North?

3. Why is the concept of circular time important in Native American lore?

4. What findings did Laurie's thesis produce in “Mishkos Kenomagwen: The Teachings of Grass”?

5. Why is it important to understand that the earth loves people, according to the author in “Epiphany in the Beans”?

6. What was Nanabozho's first work, as described in “In the Footsteps of Nanabozho: Becoming Indigenous to Place"?

7. What metaphor does Kimmerer offer for the braiding of a basket in “Wisgaak Gokpenagen: A Black Ash Basket”?

8. What does the author remark about White Man's Footstep in “In the Footsteps of Nanabozho: Becoming Indigenous to Place"?

9. Why is it important for native peoples to ask for permission when harvesting or hunting? How do they do so?

10. What does domesticity in plants mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hazel in the story "Witch Hazel." How is this individual portrayed? Why and how did she bond with the author? What is the significance of witch hazel as a symbol in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's depiction of Lionel. Why did the author have preconceived prejudice against Lionel before meeting him? How did her feelings about Lionel change? Why did they change?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of despair. Why is despair a negative emotion, according to the author? What should replace despair? How do we go about recovering from despair in relation to the environment and climate change?

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