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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. Who trapped the animal that Anaquot's soul went into?
(a) Man in his 30s.
(b) Boy in his teen.
(c) Old man.
(d) Young boy.

2. How many slashes did Under the Ground make on each arm when Anaquot was not getting well?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. In Chapter 4, what type of dog does Polly Elizabeth get?
(a) Bichon Frise.
(b) Pomeranian.
(c) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
(d) Pekingese.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Fleur have to chop to make her own roads?
(a) Chokecherry.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Alder.
(d) Sumac.

5. What does Margaret trade for an old spindly wooden chair?
(a) Deer hide.
(b) Dried fish.
(c) Raccoon skin.
(d) Buffalo hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Nanapush tells the story of the making of Under the Ground, what does he remember eating to survive?

2. In "Whiskey, Love, Linoleum," what spirit does Nanapush mention who tries to protect?

3. Under what name was Four Soul's mother registered?

4. In Chapter 2, when did Placide realize she was a painter?

5. Who calls Fleur a squaw in "Figures of Captive Graces"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mauser waiting for Fleur when she comes to kill him?

2. How does the name Four Souls own Fleur?

3. How does Polly Elizabeth end up caring for Fleur during her pregnancy?

4. What affliction takes Nanapush's people?

5. Why does Peggy Elizabeth hire Fleur?

6. How does Fleur find and travel the iron road?

7. How does Fleur travel to the iron road?

8. Why did some, like Nanapush, surrender to the cross and the Jesuits?

9. How does Mrs. Testor become Polly Elizabeth's confidante after she and her sister leave the house?

10. In Chapter 4, why does Polly Elizabeth believe she should let Fleur go, and why does Placide want Fleur to stay?

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