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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. When the two trucks collide, what happens to Calvin and Duane?

2. Where does he miss sleeping?

3. Of what is Herod afraid, regarding Alberta?

4. Why does Henry move from beer to hard liquor?

5. Who is Herod's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is special about Margaret's grandmother's dress?

2. Why does Frank take pride in the two rugged scars on his face?

3. What connection do Ghost Horse and Red Dress still have with their descendants today?

4. What does Crystal do when she finds out Martin designs catalog covers for the Oscar H. Will Seed Co.?

5. Why does Mercury try to sabotage Charlene's schoolwork?

6. How does Jeannette try to assimilate herself into the Native American culture?

7. What takes place the morning after Archie's motorcycle's demise?

8. What historic event takes place while Margaret is dying?

9. What do the two protagonists have in common?

10. How does Frank help Harley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lydia blames herself for her husband's and nephew's deaths and chooses to never speak again.

Part 1) Why does she choose to stay silent?

Part 2) How does this hinder her relationships with others?

Part 3) Do you believe she will speak again? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

This book is not written chronologically.

Part 1) How is the order of the book decided?

Part 2) Why does the author choose this order?

Part 3) Is this an effective tool for telling this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book often disagree over what aspects of the Sioux culture should be left intact and what should be allowed to change.

Part 1) Give examples from the text.

Part 2) What changes do you see in the culture over time?

Part 3) How does the Sioux culture blend with that of the culture around them?

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