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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. Junior says in Chapter 23: "Wake" that "When it comes to death, [Indians] know that" what "are pretty much the same thing"?

2. How does Mary describe her new house in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

3. How many games did Wellpinit win after their loss to Reardan?

4. What sentence does the drunk driver receive for the death of Junior's grandmother in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White"?

5. What grade has Junior earned in Geometry in Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has the billionaire named Ted come to Grandmother Spirit's wake in Chapter 23: "Wake"?

2. How would you describe Junior's outlook for the future in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?

3. What story does Arnold Spirit, Sr. tell his son in encouraging him to try out for the basketball team in Chapter 20: "Reindeer Games"?

4. How does Gordy respond when Junior asks for advice about love in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?

5. Describe the drawing that comprises Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card." What imagery appears in the illustration?

6. How does Junior describe the contradictions of his identity in Chapter 17: "Dance, Dance, Dance"?

7. What news does Junior receive from the school counselor in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

8. What philosophical discussion do Junior and Gordy have regarding race and identity in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?

9. What example does Junior use in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White" to describe his love for Indians?

10. What exchange takes place between Junior and the television reporter in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the history of the Spokane Indians and the setting of the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington. How many families live on the Spokane Indian Reservation? What aspects of the history, culture, and beliefs of the Spokane Indians stand out to you? How are these cultural elements displayed in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the establishment of Native American Reservations and the history of the education systems within the Reservations. What were the initial objectives of educators on the Reservations? How did these objectives change over time? How are education systems different on the Reservations today? How are these historical aspects imparted through the character of Mr. P in the story?

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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