The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Review

Which of the following best describes how Junior's relationship with Roger changes?

• They get into a fight

• They trade situations

• They understand each other

• They become friends

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Which of the following things do Rowdy and Junior like to do together?

• Read comic books
  
• Talk about their dreams
• Play basketball
• All of the above

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Who is the narrator?

• Alexie
• Reardan
• Junior
• Rowdy

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Which of the following best describes his sister Mary?

• Someone who is wasting her potential
• Someone who is depressing to be around
• Someone who works hard for what she wants 

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Why does Junior throw a book at Mr. P?

• Because his class was boring.
• Because the book had information in it that he disagreed with.
• Because the book was so old his mother used the exact same one. 

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What does the phrase “Kill the Indian to save the child" mean?

• Indians will kill children if you don’t stop them.

• If you have to choose between two people, choose the youngest.

• Destroying Indian culture is best for the Indian children.

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Why does Mr. P think that Junior should leave the reservation? 

• Because everyone on the rez has given up.
• Because he will be an actor if he stays on the rez.
• Because the rez is teaching him everything worthwhile. 

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What is the downside of going to school in Reardan? 

• It will be hard to get there.
• Some of the people there are racist. 
• Indians on the rez will be angry.
• All of the above. 

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What does Rowdy do when he hears Junior’s plans? 

• Gives him a bloody nose.
• Gives him a hug.
• Gives him a special edition X-Men comic. 
• Gives him his lucky basketball. 

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How does Junior gain respect from the "white jocks" at Reardan?

• Beats them at a chess match.

• Teaches them his native language.

• Punches Roger in the face.

• Wins the local karaoke competition.

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