Indian Education-- Sherman Alexie Quiz

Which is NOT one of Junior's nicknames?

• Bloody-nose

• Junior-Falls Down

• Cries-Like-a-White-Boy

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Why is Junior called to the principals office?

• He teases the girls at school

• He refuses to cut his hair

• He beast up Frenchy in response to being bullied

• He puts tacks in his teacher's chair

How does Junior draw Mrs. Towle?

• He draws her as a maid

• He draws her as a witch

• He draws her as a vampire

• He draws her as a dictator

What does Junior get in trouble for in third grade?

• Hitting a student

• Failing a spelling test in class

• Not cutting his hair

• Drawing a picture of a stick man peeing

Which two things does Junior compare basketball to?

• chemistry

• geometry

• biology

• mathematics

What significant event happens in the sixth grade?

• Junior witnesses a fist fight

• Junior moves off the reservation

• Junior is kicked out of school

• Junior has an epiphany about his future career

How can we assume Junior feels about his kiss with the white girl?

• Triumphant

• Important

• Intrigued

• Ashamed

The most prominent obstacle in Eighth grade seems to be

• poverty

• isolation

• pride

• humor

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2