Sherman+Alexie+Speaks

__**Sherman Alexie Speaks**__ Watch the following videos where Sherman Alexie speaks about his life and his works. Answer the questions in complete sentences with details (3-10 sentences per question) as you watch.
 * 1) How much of Sherman Alexie’s life is portrayed in the book?
 * 2) What personality traits and characteristics do you see portrayed in Junior that Alexie also shares?
 * 3) What are your thoughts on Sherman Alexie after seeing him interviewed?
 * 4) If you could interview Sherman Alexie, what would you ask him?
 * 5) What are Alexie’s views on Native Americans and their current issues?
 * 6) Did you enjoy seeing these videos? Were they helpful to you as a reader to hear from the author and to understand where he is coming from? Would you have preferred to see these videos before or after reading the novel?

[|__http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9vRHYMiFM&feature=related__] [|__http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202083-3__] [|__http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/189691/october-28-2008/sherman-alexie__]