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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 the doctor think will help Rose's migraines?

2. How does Phil feel about Indians?

3. What is Phil’s reaction to Rose’s unusual work of art?

4. After the Burbank parties, how does everyone feel?

5. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what is Rose recognized in high school?

2. What does Peter discover on his explorations?

3. As the Governor and wife return home from the dinner with George and Rose, what do they both think about the dinner and Rose, in particular?

4. Why does Rose help the Indians?

5. How does Phil react to Rose's work of art in Chapter VII?

6. Why does Edward tell his son about life before the reservation?

7. How does Edward Nappo break the reservation rules?

8. How does Rose feel about Phil's disappearance during the Governor's dinner?

9. How does Rose get herself into trouble with alcohol?

10. What prevents Edward and his son from seeing their land and Edward’s father’s grave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story Phil feels like a loner. Early on in the story, he cannot quite pinpoint why. How does his understanding of himself develop throughout the story? How does the understanding of oneself affect him? How can the reader relate to this deeper understanding of oneself and the struggles that come with it?

Essay Topic 2

Phil's funeral is short and simple. What does this reinforce about Phil's character and way of life? There is no eulogy? Why might this be? Why had neither his parents nor George volunteered to give one? What does this say about Phil's relationship with his family? How do you feel about Phil's short and simple funeral? How might he feel about it? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Rose admits to George early on that she loved her first husband very much and is not sure if she can love another. How do Rose's feelings for George change throughout the course of this book? Does she fall in love with him? Why or why not? What similarities can be found between George and Johnny and the possible reasons why Rose would want to be married to both of them?

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