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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 are the helpless ones, according to Chapter Two?

2. What event takes place on Crow Dog land in late 1972 that the author compares to a rebirth?

3. Which old warrior society once wore long sashes?

4. What causes Mary's mother and grandmother to abandon many traditional ways?

5. What training does Mary's mother receive for her job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mary live while her husband was in the maximum-security prison in Lewisburg? How did she spend her time?

2. Describe the incident that led to Mary leaving boarding school permanently.

3. Describe Mary's Christmases when she is young in Chapter Two.

4. Explain why no one Mary knows saves money in Chapter Two.

5. Why did the Rosebud people not play a big part at battles like Little Big Horn?

6. What happened at home when Mary quit school?

7. What problems do Plains men face, according to Mary in Chapter One?

8. Describe the houses in the reservation towns from Chapter Four.

9. How did Mary spend her time after she quit school?

10. Why was the author successful during her shoplifting days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was the government threatened by Annie Mae Aquash? Who do you believe killed her?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mary's experience with the Sun Dance.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze what changes Mary goes through in marrying Leonard Crow Dog.

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