Green Grass, Running Water Quizzes

Green Grass, Running Water Quiz 1

1 What animal figure converses with the narrator at the novel's opening?
Fox

Crow

Eagle

Coyote
2 What natural element appears in the creation scene at the novel's opening?
Fire

Thunder

Water

Wind
3 What is the relationship between Lionel and Norma?
Lionel is her ex-husband.

Lionel is her grandson.

Lionel is her nephew.

Lionel is her brother.
4 Who is not one of the characters involved in the debate about how to begin a story?
Lone Ranger

Ishmael

Robinson Crusoe

James Dean
5 Which beginning is finally accepted by the group after they try different ways to start a story?
A beginning echoing Biblical language

A traditional beginning in the Cherokee language

An elaborate song and dance sequence

A beginning with a careful outline of scientific methodology
6 What problem does Mary tell Dr. Hovaugh about in the first scene in which they appear?
The escape of several Indians

A lawsuit about unjust treatment of Indian patients

A flood in one of the hospital wings

A significant reduction in funding
7 What type of artefact does Alberta show to her students in her first scene in the novel?
An ancient musical instrument

Fragments of sculpture

Beaded moccasins

A series of drawings
8 Why does Alberta seem frustrated with her students?
They question her authority to be teaching them about Indian history.

They are overenthusiastic and won't let her direct the conversation.

They question why they should be studying history and cultural traditions.

They mostly seem to care about tests and show little interest in the material.
9 In what country do the four Indian elders find themselves?
Greenland

Columbia

Mexico

Canada
10 What is the name of the police officer who questions Babo Jones?
Sergeant Cheltingham

Sergeant Chippendale

Sergeant Cereno

Sergeant Columbus
11 How many children does Babo have?
Seven

One

None

Four
12 What type of surgery does Lionel have as a child?
The removal of his tonsils

The amputation of his left leg

The removal of his appendix

A repair of a hernia
13 To what city does Lionel get accidentally flown?
Toronto

Montreal

Ottawa

Vancouver
14 What is the name of First Woman's companion in the garden?
Ahdamn

Coyote

Eve

Jehovah
15 Why does Alberta like being involved with both Charlie and Lionel simultaneously?
It prevents either relationship from getting too serious.

She enjoys it when the three of them spend time together.

It gives her a reason to travel to different cities.

It provides her with greater sexual fulfillment.
16 What pattern does Dr. Hovaugh suggest about the disappearances of the Indian elders?
They align with natural disasters.

They always occur during a full moon.

They always occur in the month of September.

They occur right before the outbreak of war.
17 How many times have the Indian elders escaped?
Three

They have never escaped before.

Thirty-seven

One hundred and one
18 What happens when Lionel tries to present an academic paper while he is a student?
He is beaten.

He has rocks thrown at him.

He is crowded away from the microphone.

He is accused of plagiarism.
19 What is Alberta's attitude towards children?
She wants them very much.

She would have liked children, but has been infertile for a long time.

She is ambivalent and cannot make up her mind.

She does not ever want to have children.
20 What are the four elders being treated for?
Multiple personality disorder

Schizophrenia

Depression

Violent aggression
21 What is the name of Alberta's ex-husband?
Rob

Charlie

Bob

Gord
22 What year does Dr. Hovaugh say the Indians arrived at the mental hospital?
2003

1891

1900

1991
23 What is the name of the cafe where Latisha works?
Dead Dog

Sun Dance

Changing Woman

Old Coyote
24 What profession does Charlie think Alberta should work in?
Dentistry

Engineering

Law

Medicine
25 How does Norma recommend that Lionel try to win Alberta's heart?
By proposing marriage

By showing her that he is interested in having babies

By dressing better and buying a more expensive car

By acting very jealous

what chapter do they talk about Eli being isolated after the sun dance ceremony?

Try Volume 4, Part 1

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Eli learns about his mother's death through Norma.

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What is the mood in Green Grass, Running Water?

The tone of the novel is often playful, funny, sarcastic, or teasing. Various characters joke with each other, make humorous comments about their lives, or become playfully exasperated with each other. Although many of the topics are serious, such...

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