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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Abel also placed Francisco's pouches of pollen and __________, along with the sacred feathers by his side.

2. Who does Ben ask for money that is owed to him from a previous lending situation?

3. What was the name of the girl that Ben eventually met at the squaw dance, riding there from Sam Charley's place?

4. The answer to #149 would teach the boys when to plant __________.

5. Ben invited Abel to ________________, which Abel did take him up on, even though he refused other kindnesses from Ben.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's obvious that Momaday cares deeply for the Native American culture and its preservation, which makes sense as he is also of Native American descent.

Part 1: How do you think Momaday portrays Native Americans? In a positive way or in a negative way?

Part 2: How do you think Momaday's own cultural background may have influenced his storytelling?

Part 3: Had the author not been Native American, how might the story have changed?

Essay Topic 2

The rain is present at various points in the story, points where there are significant changes for the characters.

Part 1: Why is rain present at the time when Angela and Abel make love?

Part 2: Why do you think rain occurs when Abel leaves Los Angeles to go back to Walatowa?

Part 3: Why is rain present after Francisco dies?

Essay Topic 3

Very often, flashbacks are being use in the story to help the reader understand present day characters.

Part 1: Why are flashbacks used more often than present day narrative pieces?

Part 2: Why do you think flashbacks are triggered in Abel?

Part 3: What makes the flashbacks more powerful than the modern day actions and stories?

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