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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Turtle is no longer allowed to hang out at Taylor's work with her?

2. What animal does Taylor's landlord help to emigrate?

3. Why is Annawake issuing a subpoena for Turtle's return?

4. How long does it take Cash Stillwater to hear the news that his father has passed away?

5. During the stomp dance, what does the tribe pass around while the chief speaks blessings over them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The luck of the Native American people comes to the forefront of the novel, as the tribe believes in luck as a driving force to their survival. Explain the ways that the Native American tribe portrayed in this novel can be seen as both a lucky and an unlucky tribe of people.

Essay Topic 2

When Lucky Buster fell into the hole, the "luck" of the moment seemed ambiguous. Explain why Turtle's sighting of Lucky Buster's fall could be seen as both lucky and unlucky. Then, explain what your final verdict of the moment was - lucky, or unlucky, citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Gabriel Fourkiller acts as a silent character throughout the novel. He is often spoken about, but is never directly involved in the story line. Describe who Gabriel Fourkiller is, and then explain how his character affected the fight over Turtle's custody.

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