The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 160 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is Junior's history class studying in the beginning of Chapter 15: "Hunger Pains"?

2. Who is Junior's history teacher at Reardan?

3. Junior says that the only paper route on the reservation is owned by a tribal elder named what, in Chapter 2: "Why Chicken Means So Much to Me"?

4. At what hospital were both Junior and Rowdy born?

5. How old was Junior when he underwent surgery to address the medical condition he was born with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the reservation where Mary has moved to differ from the one where she and Junior grew up?

2. What birth defect does Junior describe having been born with in Chapter 1: "The Black Eye of the Month Club"?

3. How does Junior describe his sister in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"? How does Junior feel about his sister?

4. What do Junior's parents initially think when he tells them of his plans in Chapter 6: "Go Means Go"?

5. How does Junior describe his feelings about his sister's marriage in Chapter 12: "Slouching Toward Thanksgiving"?

6. How are Junior and Penelope dressed for Halloween in Chapter 11: "Halloween"?

7. What leads up to Junior throwing the textbook in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"?

8. Who leads the violent conflict in Chapter 3: "Revenge Is My Middle Name"? What is the biggest concern about the conflict?

9. How does Rowdy respond to Junior's confession about Dawn in Chapter 10: "Tears of a Clown"?

10. How does Junior discover Penelope's eating disorder in Chapter 15: "Hunger Pains"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of poverty and family in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. How does Junior define “poverty” for the reader? What does “family” mean to Junior in the beginning of the story? How do both of these concepts change meaning for Junior by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of creative expression in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. How does Junior express himself creatively? What creative expression relates to Junior’s parents and his sister? Do you think that this novel’s illustrations help to convey the theme of creative expression? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Mary Spirit in the novel. How much older is Mary than Junior? How has Junior described Mary’s behavior after high school in the beginning of the novel? What do you think is indicated by Mary’s behavior? What does Mary symbolize to Junior in the narrative?

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