Diary of a Part Time Indian Quiz 1

What are the main character traits of Arnold Spirit Jr. in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'?

• Shyness, laziness, and lack of ambition
• Resilience, humor, determination, and a strong sense of identity
• Arrogance, dishonesty, and selfishness
• Fear, indecisiveness, and lack of confidence

Identify one of the major theme in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'.

• The theme of love and romance
• The theme of environmental conservation
• The theme of time travel and alternate realities
• Struggle for identity and belonging

Describe the main events that drive the plot in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'.

• Junior's decision to become a professional athlete
• Junior's struggles with learning a new language
• Junior's decision to attend a new school, struggles with fitting in, experiences with racism and poverty, and journey of self-discovery and identity.
• Junior's experiences with time travel

How does the cultural context of the Spokane Indian Reservation impact the story in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'?

• It has no impact on the story
• It makes the story less relatable to readers
• It creates a lighthearted and carefree atmosphere in the story
• It provides insight into the challenges and struggles faced by the protagonist

What motivates Arnold to leave the Spokane Indian Reservation and attend Reardan High School?

• He wants better opportunities and a chance at a better future.
• He wants to escape his family
• He wants to become a professional athlete
• He wants to prove a point to his friends

Discuss the significance of Arnold's cartoons in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'.

• Arnold's cartoons are insignificant and add no value to the plot of the book.
• The significance of Arnold's cartoons is to provide comic relief in an otherwise serious story.
• The significance of Arnold's cartoons is to showcase his artistic talent and have no deeper meaning.
• The significance of Arnold's cartoons lies in their role as a form of self-expression and coping mechanism for the main character, Junior.

Explain the role of poverty in the lives of the characters in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'.

• Poverty plays a significant role in shaping the experiences, opportunities, and challenges of the characters.
• The characters are not affected by poverty at all
• Poverty has no impact on the characters' lives
• Poverty only affects the minor characters, not the main ones

How does Arnold's identity as a Native American impact his experiences at Reardan High School?

• His identity has no impact on his experiences
• He is immediately accepted and popular
• He feels like an outsider and faces discrimination
• He faces no challenges and is treated the same as everyone else

Who does Junior live with?

• His mom, dad, grandmother, and sister
• Rowdy, his grandfather, his grandmother
• Eugene, his mom, his dad, and his sister
• His mom, and dad

Who is Junior's best friend?

• His Sister
• Rowdy
• Eugene
• His Dad