illustration of main character, Junior, holding a basketball and looking over his shoulder

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie

Start Free Trial

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Overview Quiz

Arnold “Junior” Spirit is a teenager living in Washington on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Because the tribal schools are subpar, Junior makes the difficult decision to attend school at the all-white Reardon High School off the reservation. Be sure you understand the challenges and conflicts Junior faces by taking the eNotes quiz on The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. 

  1. How does Junior's sister spend her days?

    Question Answer Choices
  2. Why does Junior's father not take his dog to the vet but kills it instead?

    Question Answer Choices
  3. What does Junior say his family should give thanks for on Thanksgiving?

    Question Answer Choices
  4. What does Junior take to Rowdy as a sort of peace offering?

    Question Answer Choices
  5. What is it about Junior’s geography textbook that makes him so angry?

    Question Answer Choices
  6. What costume does Junior wear to school on Halloween?

    Question Answer Choices
  7. What does Junior claim is more important to Indians on the rez than education?

    Question Answer Choices
  8. Who is the only other Indian at Reardon?

    Question Answer Choices
  9. Which of the following problems is NOT one that Junior suffers from?

    Question Answer Choices
  10. What “beautiful and ugly” thing does Junior’s father give him for Christmas?

    Question Answer Choices