Based off the short novel Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian- answer the following questions below 6. How does Junior become friends with Gordy? What do they have in common?

My Sister Sends Me an E-mail

1. Summarize Mary’s email in three bullet points.

Thanksgiving

1. Why does Junior think of Rowdy at Thanksgiving time?
2. Describe the cartoon Junior draws. Why is Rowdy’s respect still so important to
Junior?

3. How does Rowdy’s father regard the cartoon? Is this type of reaction typical in
today’s society? How could the fear of being considered ‘gay’ limit male
Interactions?

Hunger Pains

1. How does Penelope and Junior’s friendship develop?

2. How are Penelope and Junior using each other?

3. What advice does Junior give Penelope? Is it good advice?

Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love

1. Why does Junior refer to how ‘white’ Penelope is? What is the effect of this?

2. ‘White girls are privileged. They’re damsels in distress.’ What does this
mean?