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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. Who accepts an offer to move back to Nebraska?

2. Who has an affair with a priest?

3. Who tells Michael of a Sioux boy with special powers that once worked on the farm?

4. Who declares she is not pregnant?

5. Who snuck away from a hospital and disappeared?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michael learn about Lundquist when speaking with him?

2. Who does Northridge speak of befriending?

3. Discuss the events of Dalva's grandfather's death.

4. Why do Ruth and Ted separate?

5. What happens while Michael and Lundquist are at the Lazy Daze Tavern?

6. Discuss the meeting with Michael's chairman.

7. Discuss Michael's letter to Dalva.

8. What happens when Dalva learns of Duane dying?

9. Discuss Dalva's meeting with Duane's mother Rachel.

10. What is learned about Dalva's follower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The history of the Sioux Indians is discussed in the novel. What type of history does the novel give about the Indians and what are the effects of this?

Essay Topic 2

Flashbacks are used in the novel. Discuss the role of flashbacks and the positive and negative influence they have.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following past and present version of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

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