illustrated portrait of American Indian author Sherman Alexie

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Sherman Alexie Quiz

How much do you know about the author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and other bestsellers? Take the Sherman Alexie quiz from eNotes to find out. Contains ten questions about the Native American novelist, poet, and filmmaker.

  1. Why did Alexie abandon his original dream of becoming a doctor?

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  2. In what competition did Alexie hold the title of "Heavyweight Champion" for four years?

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  3. True or False: Alexie never lived on a reservation

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  4. Which book does Alexie credit with changing his life?

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  5. To which Native American tribe does Alexie belong?

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  6. True or False: Alexie sometimes performs stand-up comedy

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  7. What was the title of the screenplay Alexie wrote which became a major motion picture?

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  8. What condition was Alexie born with that made doctors fear he would be mentally impaired?

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  9. Which of Alexie's works is semi-autobiographical?

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  10. What novel does Alexie say he read at age five?

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