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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. How is the flock of large and brightly colored birds killed?

2. Which member f the tribe leads the morning prayer ritual?

3. What game are the tribes people going to play with the large green leaves?

4. What do the tribes people hold up and announce they have found the perfect container for the mutant who is addicted to water?

5. Who is the author saved by after the storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the killing of the snakes for food represent to the tribe?

2. What do the tribes know about Jesus?

3. How does the tribe define the term "talent"?

4. What does Ooota say is the way The Real People understand the word talent?

5. What does the cave hold inside of it?

6. What is the significance of the green leaf?

7. Describe the animal the author embodies during the tribal ceremony?

8. What gifts do Time Keeper and Memory Keeper hold?

9. What happens to the birds that are killed by the boomerangs?

10. What does Kindred to Large Animals make an offer for and what happens as a result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a discussion about gravy and icing, the author realizes that the Western culture emphasizes the unnecessary over the basic. In what ways is this true? In what ways is it a misconception? Does Western society truly compromise the basics; food, sex, water, reproduction, for fame, fortune and superficiality? Provide examples of Western Culture in your response including figureheads and influential people.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the metaphorical significance of the burning of the authors clothes and jewelry. Tie in this ritual with Native rituals from around the world. What does the fire symbolize, the clothing symbolize, the jewelry symbolize? Lastly, how and why is the ritual called "purification". What needs to be cleansed in the author, according to the Aboriginal culture?

Essay Topic 3

Research the Aboriginal People from the middle of the 20th century to today. What has been their major causes of societal ills and concerns? What politics have played a part in their social position? How has racism affected their very way of life? What does their future look like, even with sweeping changes (or lack thereof). Use references from the text to cross-analyze your findings with that of your research.

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