In Samuel’s story, where do white people come from?

From Coyote’s toenail clippings

At end of story, Dad cries at dinner. Why is this important?

Because showing emotions is how Victor learns to be a man

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1
In Samuel’s story, where do white people come from?
Hell
From Wolf’s teeth
From Eagle’s feathers
From Coyote’s toenail clippings
2
At end of story, Dad cries at dinner. Why is this important?
Because he is another non-heroic Indian
Because Victor learns it’s better to drink than to cry
Because Victor starts crying
Because showing emotions is how Victor learns to be a man
3
“Witnesses, Secret and Not” what was Victor learning to do?
All of the above
Be an Indian
Be a 13 year old
Be a man
4
What does Samuel do for a living?
Auto repair
Tribal chief
Motel maid
Works at casino
5
In 4th grade, Victor’s teacher tells him he should grow up to be a_________?
Doctor
Farmer
Teacher
Basketball coach
6
What is theme of “Indian Education?”
Show how excelling in school can also alienate a student
All of the above
Critique of American educational system
Show detrimental impact of school on Native Americans
7
What most likely happens to Samuel at end of story?
Gets his old job back
Does from drinking too much
Tells one last story to Thomas
Gets run over by a train
8
In “Indian Education,” what does Victor do in 1st grade?
Refuses to go to school.
Beats up a kid
Cries on 1st day of school
Win spelling bee
9
What happens to Samuel?
Fired from job
Drives to Phoenix AZ
Becomes tribal chief
Promoted at work
10
Where do Victor and Dad go in story?
The mountains
Police station
A bar
To a tribal ceremony
11
Why can’t Victor accept candy from detective?
The detective does not offer candy
Victor fears the candy is poisonous
His father tells him not to
He is diabetic
12
Where does Samuel go for the first time?
To welfare agency
A bar
A casino
To his ex-wife’s house
13
How is Samuel related to Thomas Builds-The-Fire?
His grandfather
His brother
His cousin
His father
14
In 11th grade, Victor’s team loses basketball game. What is headline in newspaper next day?
White Kids Beat Indians
Indians Can’t Play Ball
Indians Lose Again
There was no headline about the game

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Alexie Stories Day 2

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Questions 14

Answers

1
In Samuel’s story, where do white people come from?
Hell
From Wolf’s teeth
From Eagle’s feathers
From Coyote’s toenail clippings
2
At end of story, Dad cries at dinner. Why is this important?
Because he is another non-heroic Indian
Because Victor learns it’s better to drink than to cry
Because Victor starts crying
Because showing emotions is how Victor learns to be a man
3
“Witnesses, Secret and Not” what was Victor learning to do?
All of the above
Be an Indian
Be a 13 year old
Be a man
4
What does Samuel do for a living?
Auto repair
Tribal chief
Motel maid
Works at casino
5
In 4th grade, Victor’s teacher tells him he should grow up to be a_________?
Doctor
Farmer
Teacher
Basketball coach
6
What is theme of “Indian Education?”
Show how excelling in school can also alienate a student
All of the above
Critique of American educational system
Show detrimental impact of school on Native Americans
7
What most likely happens to Samuel at end of story?
Gets his old job back
Does from drinking too much
Tells one last story to Thomas
Gets run over by a train
8
In “Indian Education,” what does Victor do in 1st grade?
Refuses to go to school.
Beats up a kid
Cries on 1st day of school
Win spelling bee
9
What happens to Samuel?
Fired from job
Drives to Phoenix AZ
Becomes tribal chief
Promoted at work
10
Where do Victor and Dad go in story?
The mountains
Police station
A bar
To a tribal ceremony
11
Why can’t Victor accept candy from detective?
The detective does not offer candy
Victor fears the candy is poisonous
His father tells him not to
He is diabetic
12
Where does Samuel go for the first time?
To welfare agency
A bar
A casino
To his ex-wife’s house
13
How is Samuel related to Thomas Builds-The-Fire?
His grandfather
His brother
His cousin
His father
14
In 11th grade, Victor’s team loses basketball game. What is headline in newspaper next day?
White Kids Beat Indians
Indians Can’t Play Ball
Indians Lose Again
There was no headline about the game