Understanding "The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" (Pages 89-158)

How does Junior's relationship with his family change in these pages?

• It becomes more strained due to his decision to attend Reardan.

• It improves as they support his decision to transfer schools.

• It remains the same, with little interaction or development.

• It deteriorates because of his poor performance at Reardan.

What theme is most evident in Junior's experiences during these pages?

• The importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.

• The impact of poverty on personal and educational growth.

• The struggle for identity among Native American youth.

• The role of friendship in overcoming cultural barriers.

How does Junior's understanding of his cultural identity evolve in this section?

• He rejects his Native American heritage completely.

• He begins to find a balance between his life at Reardan and his roots on the reservation.

• He feels more disconnected from his culture than ever before.

• He becomes an activist for Native American rights.

What is the significance of Junior's friendship with Gordy in these pages?

• It shows that Junior is capable of making friends outside of the reservation.

• It highlights the differences between Reardan and the reservation.

• It provides Junior with a mentor figure.

• All of the above.

How does Junior's participation in basketball at Reardan serve the plot?

• It introduces a new conflict between Junior and his reservation friends.

• It serves as a metaphor for Junior's struggle to fit in at Reardan.

• It provides a setting for Junior to demonstrate growth and resilience.

• Both B and C.

What role does Rowdy play in these pages, and how does it affect Junior?

• Rowdy becomes an antagonist, making Junior's life at Reardan more difficult.

• Rowdy's absence from Junior's life highlights the theme of loneliness.

• Rowdy supports Junior's decision, strengthening their friendship.

• Rowdy's actions are inconsequential to Junior's development.

Which of the following best describes the cultural context of Junior's life on the reservation?

• A supportive community that encourages its members to pursue opportunities outside the reservation.

• A community struggling with poverty and alcoholism, but with strong ties to tradition and family.

• A highly successful community with few problems.

• A community that is indifferent to the struggles of its members.

How does Junior's relationship with Penelope evolve in this section?

• They become close friends, sharing personal struggles and ambitions.

• Their relationship becomes romantic, but is fraught with cultural misunderstandings.

• They have a falling out due to Junior's lies about his background.

• Penelope becomes a symbol of the unattainable for Junior.

What does Junior's interaction with his teachers at Reardan reveal about his character?

• He is intimidated by authority figures and struggles to speak up.

• He is eager to learn and challenges himself academically.

• He resents the educational opportunities at Reardan.

• He feels superior to his teachers because of his life experiences.

In these pages, how does the author use humor to address serious themes?

• By making light of Junior's struggles, minimizing their importance.

• By using humor to highlight the absurdity of certain situations, making the themes more relatable.

• By avoiding humor in serious situations, keeping the tone somber.

• By using humor to mock the characters, making them less sympathetic.