Sherman Alexie: The True Diary

Which of the following is NOT the narrator's name?

• Junior

• Arnold

• Sherman Alexie

Where does the narrator live?

• The Cherokee Indian Reservation

• The Spokane Indian Reservation

• The Flathead Indian Reservation

What does Mr. P tell Junior about his sister and her dreams?

• She wanted to be a romance writer.

• She wanted to be in the movies.

• She wanted to be a teacher.

• She wanted to be a science fiction writer.

What is the name of the high school that the narrator wishes to attend?

• Hunters

• Springdale

• Rearden

• Wellpinit

How does Rowdy react when he learns that the narrator is transferring to a different school?

• Rowdy hugs him and wishes him luck

• Rowdy ignores him

• Rowdy punches him

• Rowdy says he wants to go too

How do the big jocks at the new high school treat Junior?

• They call him names like "Chief" and "Redskin"

• They ignore him

• They beat him up and punch him often.

• They are more accepting then the jocks on the Rez

How does Penelope react when she learns Junior's name?

• She compliments him positively.

• She is completely silent and ignores him.

• She laughs and gets others to laugh too

• She scolds people for laughing at him

What occurs between Roger and Junior?

• They become friends and fight against everyone else.

• Junior insults Roger so Roger punches Junior. Junior doesn't fight back.

• Roger insults Junior so Junior punches Roger. Roger doesn't fight back.

• Roger insults Junior so the two of them fight. Junior loses.

Who is Eugene?

• Rowdy's uncle

• Grandmother's cousin

• Junior's dad's best friend

• Junior's new friend

What does Junior's grandmother tell him?

• Roger respects Junior now

• Junior has to work harder to represent the tribe and make peace

• Junior should never resort to violence

• Roger is a racist so Junior shoudn't try to be friends with him