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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. How does Pauline get to the middle of the lake?
(a) She swims
(b) She walks on water
(c) She rides the lake monster
(d) Nanapush's boat

2. What saves the Pillagers from dying?
(a) Napolean
(b) Bernadette
(c) The moose meat
(d) Government commodities

3. What does Nanapush save for Margaret?
(a) A special scarf for her head
(b) Her cut braids
(c) A piece of meat from his plate
(d) Lulu's shoes

4. Who raises Marie?
(a) Margaret
(b) Bernadette
(c) Nanapush
(d) Fleur

5. How many children does Sophie's husband already have?
(a) 6
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 2

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nector when he snares Lazarre and Clarence?

2. What other news does Father Damien bring?

3. Where does Pauline travel in her dreams?

4. Who feeds Pauline fish broth?

5. Who does Father Damien bring to Nanapush's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Eli reveal to Nanapush about Fleur and her nighttime activities?

2. Describe what happens when Fleur's baby tries to come early.

3. Describe the man who comes to Pauline's room and their resulting conversation.

4. How does Lulu's decision to run to Nanapush and Margaret show her likeness to her mother?

5. How does the family react to news of the government's fee for their land?

6. Why do you think Pauline is happy about the Indians losing their lands?

7. Compare Nanapush talking to keep Lulu alive to his talking to save himself and Fleur in Chapter 1.

8. Describe the curing ceremony and the excitement that interrupts it.

9. How is Eli successful in getting Fleur to give him affection again?

10. Why is Nanapush embarrassed after the attack by Clarence and Lazarre? What does Margaret do to show that she is not mad at Nanapush?

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