"Tracks" By Louise Erdrich

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1. Pauline believes that Fleur is the mistress of the lake monster, Misshepeshu, because

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The correct answer is that Fleur drowned three times, but always survived. This suggests that Fleur has some sort of connection or control over the lake monster, Misshepeshu. The fact that she is able to survive multiple drownings implies that she has some sort of supernatural or special ability that allows her to overcome the danger posed by the lake monster. This strengthens Pauline's belief that Fleur is the mistress of the lake monster.

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This is a short, multiple choice quiz to refresh your memory about characters and events in the novel Tracks, and its author, Louise Erdrich.

2. Nanapush tells his story to Lulu in order to

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Nanapush tells his story to Lulu in order to convince her to reunite with her mother, Fleur. Through his story, Nanapush hopes to show Lulu the importance of family and the deep love and connection between a mother and a child. He wants to persuade Lulu to overcome any misunderstandings or grievances she may have with her mother and to embrace the opportunity for reconciliation and healing.

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3. One thing Fleur and Pauline have in common is that they both

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Fleur and Pauline both worked in a butcher shop. This means that they both had a similar occupation at some point in their lives. It is possible that they may have had similar experiences or shared a common interest in this line of work. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact significance or implications of this shared experience.

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4. Nanapush tell his story to Lulu, while Pauline's audience is

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5. Louise later committed suicide after her divorce from Michael.

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The statement suggests that Louise committed suicide after her divorce from Michael. However, since the answer is "False", it means that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, Louise did not commit suicide after her divorce from Michael.

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6. Louise has only written historical fictional novels.

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The statement contradicts the given information. It states that Louise has only written historical fictional novels, but there is no evidence to support this claim. It is possible that Louise has written novels in other genres as well. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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7. The writing style of this novel can best be described as

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Though it might seem as though, since they are telling the story of Fleur, an argument could be made for third person, limited, both Nanapush and Pauline tell her story from their own different perceptions of truth and reality.

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8. Nanapush's father named him for "Nanabozho" so that he would be

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Nanapush's father named him "Nanabozho" to signify that he would possess the qualities of a wise trickster who had a way with the ladies. This suggests that Nanapush was expected to be cunning, clever, and skilled in the art of deception, particularly when it came to charming women. The name "Nanabozho" is associated with trickery and the ability to outsmart others, indicating that Nanapush was meant to embody these characteristics.

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9. Louise Erdrich's husband, Michael Dorris, was

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The correct answer is "a Native American author." This is because the question is asking about Louise Erdrich's husband, Michael Dorris, and his profession. The answer indicates that he was a Native American author, suggesting that he was involved in writing rather than being a politician or a chief of a clan. Additionally, it implies that his work as an author had a significant impact on Louise Erdrich's own literary career.

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10. One of the literary devices that binds both Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson and Tracks by Louise Erdrich is

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Both Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson and Tracks by Louise Erdrich are bound by the literary device of first person narrative style. This means that the story is told from the perspective of a single character, allowing the reader to experience events through their eyes and thoughts. This narrative style adds a personal and intimate touch to the storytelling, giving the reader a deeper understanding of the characters' emotions and motivations. It also allows for a unique and subjective perspective on the events unfolding in the novels.

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Pauline believes that Fleur is the mistress of the lake monster,...
Nanapush tells his story to Lulu in order to
One thing Fleur and Pauline have in common is that they both
Nanapush tell his story to Lulu, while Pauline's audience is
Louise later committed suicide after her divorce from Michael.
Louise has only written historical fictional novels.
The writing style of this novel can best be described as
Nanapush's father named him for "Nanabozho" so that he would be
Louise Erdrich's husband, Michael Dorris, was
One of the literary devices that binds both Housekeeping by Marilynne...
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