Sherman Alexie Short Stories

Question 1

Fixed Income: When the main character gets his job at McDonalds he is surprised that...

Accepted Answer

many of his coworkers have college degrees.

Question 2

Honor Society: What was the highest level of education the main character's parents received?

Accepted Answer

Some high school

Question 3

Valediction: During senior year, Peter and John start...

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stealing soda from the grocery store.

Question 4

Valediction: How did Peter feel around John after John got in trouble?

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Ashamed

Question 5

Valediction: True or False: John tells the principal that Peter stole with him.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Honor Society: How does the main character feel about leaving the reservation?

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Conflicted, Happy, Sad

Question 7

Honor Society: The main character needs the money to...

Accepted Answer

pay for an SAT prep course

Question 8

Fixed Income: What happened to the main character's dad 2 years ago?

Accepted Answer

He lost his job at Boeing.

Question 9

Valediction: Before senior year, every day after practice Peter and John...

Accepted Answer

bought candy, potato chips, and soda.

Question 10

What city did Mr. Shah live in before moving to VT?

Accepted Answer

Washington D.C.

Question 11

Fixed Income: What does the main character start calling the the elderly White man?

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Grandfather

Question 12

Valediction: What do John and Peter tell each other at the end of the story?

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"You aren't who I thought you were."

Question 13

Fixed Income: Where is the main character planning on going to school?

Accepted Answer

A community college in Seattle

Question 14

Fixed Income: Where does the main character work?

Accepted Answer

McDonalds

Question 15

Honor Society: What does the main character do to make money?

Accepted Answer

Sell empty aluminum beer cans

Questions 15