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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 does Gabe tell Cassidy about the Mauser he brings to the sweat?

2. Who is Gabe's daughter's mother?

3. What does Nathan say he might try to be done with the sweat in time for?

4. How does the insult about "the only good Indian" end?

5. What does Gabe call Denorah when he comes to see her in Part III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Elk Spirit do to make sure she keeps an eye on Gabe in Part III?

2. What happens to Victor when he discovers the Elk Spirit?

3. Why are elk afraid of trains?

4. How does Nathan Yellow Tail feel about the sweat ceremony?

5. What does Cassidy see while Jo is inside the trailer in Part III around lunch time that makes him think of the name he is born with?

6. What did Gabe tell the reservation dogs the night he fed them the last of the elk from his father's freezer?

7. What does Cass tell Gabe about what might have been bothering Lewis about the Thanksgiving Classic?

8. Why does Gabe kill Cassidy in Part IV?

9. Why does Cassidy become so angry at Gabe in Part IV?

10. Why does Gabe suddenly leave the sweat lodge in Part IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Towards the end of the novel, Gabe and Cassidy tell Nate that his father, Victor Yellow Tail, is a good father and that is somewhat rare among Indians. Write an essay exploring Jones' treatment of the theme of fatherhood in the book, citing specific examples from the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

At many different points throughout the novel, Jones employs graphic language to describe scenes of violence and murder. Write an essay explaining the effect Jones' use of language has on the reader's experience of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Ricky's, Gabe's, Cassidy's, and Lewis's sense and style of humor within their close-knit group of friends? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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