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Leslie Marmon SilkoA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Reading Check
1. Who are the World War II veterans on the reservation?
2. What do the veterans use to self-medicate?
3. What did Tayo curse for Rocky’s death?
4. What does Emo keep as a souvenir?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why does Emo hate Tayo? How does his attitude toward Tayo compare to the attitude of other Laguna Pueblo?
2. Why can’t Ku’oosh help Tayo?
3. What happens when warriors don’t participate in the Scalp Society, and what does this suggest about how the Laguna Pueblo view individual trauma?
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