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

2. What priest gives Nanapush information about the great house Fleur looked up at that day in Chapter 1?

3. What does Mauser bite when Polly Elizabeth puts her finger to check his breathing in Chapter 3?

4. In what direction did the door of Under the Ground's house open?

5. In Chapter 3, who comes running when Polly Elizabeth screams after Mauser bites her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fleur learn the ways of the house?

2. How does Mauser say that his spirit is meant to serve Fleur?

3. For how long does Fleur withhold herself from Mauser and why?

4. How does Nanapush know Fleur's story?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Nanapush know about Mauser's history?

6. Why does Peggy Elizabeth's household have so much laundry?

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

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

9. Why does Polly Elizabeth believe it is a shame that she and Placide are not one person?

10. Why does Peggy Elizabeth hire Fleur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fantan is a valued member of Mauser’s household. Why are Mauser and Fantan so close?

Essay Topic 2

Mauser’s house is built of the finest materials. How does Mauser steal the materials and take advantage of the laborers? What does his house reveal about privilege?

Essay Topic 3

Fleur and Nanapush both struggle with alcohol. How and why do Nanapush and Fleur struggle with alcohol?

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