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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Pukkons," what is Biboon's favorite government surplus food?
(a) Peanut butter.
(b) Raisins.
(c) Corn syrup.
(d) Canned fruit.

2. What type of building is at 2214 Bloomington Avenue?
(a) 4-story apartment building.
(b) Brown 3-story house.
(c) 6-story apartment building.
(d) White 2-story house.

3. Where do Barnes's parents live?
(a) Des Moines.
(b) Ames.
(c) Waterloo.
(d) Cedar Rapids.

4. What time does Thomas find his head hitting the desk in "The Average Woman and the Empty Tank"?
(a) 4 a.m.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) 1 a.m.
(d) 3 a.m.

5. How far is it to work if Patrice does not get a ride?
(a) 7 miles.
(b) 8 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) 13 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of wine does Juggie use when she slow cooks her beef stew?

2. In Woodland Beauty," where does Wood Mountain get a hotel room?

3. In "Woodland Beauty," how far does Wood Mountain have to walk from the train to his sister's town house?

4. In "The Watcher," what type of sandwich does Thomas have at work?

5. In "The Beginning," what does Thomas give his father at the change of every season?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a short description of the bill that Congress wants to pass regarding the Indians?

2. What happens when Wood Mountain watches the waterjack at LogJam26?

3. Who is Arthur V. Watkins and what is his history?

4. What is the Wazhashk farm like?

5. What job do Turtle Mountain women do at the jewel bearing plant?

6. What does Bernadette look like when Patrice sees her, and what news does Bernadette give Patrice?

7. What happens on the train when a man tells Patrice that he wants her to trade seats with his wife?

8. What is the story of Thomas's name?

9. Who is Roderick and what happened to him?

10. What does Bernadette send the baby with when she gives him to Patrice?

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