Green Grass, Running Water Quizzes

Green Grass, Running Water Quiz 1

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

Eagle

Crow

Fox

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

Thunder

Wind

Water

Fire
3 What is the relationship between Lionel and Norma?

Lionel is her brother.

Lionel is her grandson.

Lionel is her nephew.

Lionel is her ex-husband.
4 Who is not one of the characters involved in the debate about how to begin a story?

James Dean

Robinson Crusoe

Lone Ranger

Ishmael
5 Which beginning is finally accepted by the group after they try different ways to start a story?

A traditional beginning in the Cherokee language

A beginning echoing Biblical language

A beginning with a careful outline of scientific methodology

An elaborate song and dance sequence
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 significant reduction in funding

A flood in one of the hospital wings
7 What type of artefact does Alberta show to her students in her first scene in the novel?

Fragments of sculpture

A series of drawings

Beaded moccasins

An ancient musical instrument
8 Why does Alberta seem frustrated with her students?

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

They mostly seem to care about tests and show little interest in the material.

They question her authority to be teaching them about Indian history.

They question why they should be studying history and cultural traditions.
9 In what country do the four Indian elders find themselves?

Canada

Mexico

Columbia

Greenland
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?

None

One

Seven

Four
12 What type of surgery does Lionel have as a child?

The removal of his appendix

The amputation of his left leg

A repair of a hernia

The removal of his tonsils
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

Jehovah

Eve

Coyote
15 Why does Alberta like being involved with both Charlie and Lionel simultaneously?

It prevents either relationship from getting too serious.

It provides her with greater sexual fulfillment.

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

It gives her a reason to travel to different cities.
16 What pattern does Dr. Hovaugh suggest about the disappearances of the Indian elders?

They always occur during a full moon.

They always occur in the month of September.

They align with natural disasters.

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

Three

One hundred and one

They have never escaped before.

Thirty-seven
18 What happens when Lionel tries to present an academic paper while he is a student?

He is accused of plagiarism.

He is beaten.

He has rocks thrown at him.

He is crowded away from the microphone.
19 What is Alberta's attitude towards children?

She is ambivalent and cannot make up her mind.

She does not ever want to have children.

She wants them very much.

She would have liked children, but has been infertile for a long time.
20 What are the four elders being treated for?

Depression

Multiple personality disorder

Violent aggression

Schizophrenia
21 What is the name of Alberta's ex-husband?

Gord

Charlie

Rob

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

1900

1991

1891

2003
23 What is the name of the cafe where Latisha works?

Changing Woman

Sun Dance

Dead Dog

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

Dentistry

Law

Medicine

Engineering
25 How does Norma recommend that Lionel try to win Alberta's heart?

By showing her that he is interested in having babies

By dressing better and buying a more expensive car

By acting very jealous

By proposing marriage

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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