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Sherman Alexie Interview

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1
Why does Sherman Alexie reject the term "Native American"?
He doesn't like labels.
He prefers a more traditional term.
He thinks it can refer to anyone born in America.
He believes it is outdated.
2
How does Alexie describe his childhood school on the reservation?
Average
Innovative
Excellent
Terrible
3
What does Alexie compare to a Catholic priest running around with a basketball?
The way Indians are shown in documentaries
The depiction of Indians in movies
The portrayal of Indians in history books
The use of Indian mascots in sports
4
What does Alexie say about the influence on his identity?
He is not influenced by American culture.
He is influenced by both the Brady Bunch and his tribal traditions.
He is influenced only by his tribal traditions.
He is only influenced by American culture.
5
What role did Alexie achieve at the white school he attended?
class president
Class clown
prom king
Captain of the basketball team
6
How does Alexie describe his relationship with his father?
It was always difficult.
They were always close.
They didn't talk to each other.
It was good when his father wasn't drinking.
7
What does Alexie say about his own past with alcohol?
He only drank socially.
He was a heavy drinker in college but has been sober for nine years.
He still struggles with alcohol.
He never drank.
8
What message does Alexie give to Indian kids about stereotypes?
Don't live up to them and stay sober.
Ignore them.
Use them to your advantage.
Embrace them.