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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The vicar believes he will have to begin his work by

2. Who invited Mark to go hunting?

3. Why is the whole tribe home together for the first time since Mark's arrival in the village?

4. Who is Tagoona?

5. Sam plans to ask the vicar

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the villagers believe about the salmon?

2. What recurring idea or image appears as the author describes the state of the village and the graveyard?

3. What causes Gordon's family to sell the tribal mask that has been in their family for so long?

4. Who comes to the vicar's first Sunday service?

5. What does Mark Brian learn about rules or obedience throughout the chapter?

6. What did mothers of deceased children tell them as part of the old tradition?

7. Describe the setting of the novel.

8. Describe the Bishop's intentions for the young ordinand.

9. Describe the character of Constable Pearson.

10. Why does Jim believe Keetah would be happier with him than with Gordon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of Mark Brian's discoveries in the novel are revealed through his own thoughts and inner monologue. Write an essay in which you evaluate the author's use of inner monologue to reveal the character of Mark Brian.

Essay Topic 2

Consider what the vicar learns about nature during his stay with the villagers. How does nature teach Mark Brian about life and death? Write an essay in which you use examples of nature mentioned in the novel to explore Mark Brian's development throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

If "Trouble brings experience, and experience brings wisdom, " are any of the characters in Craven's novel considered wise? Write an essay in which you explore the wisdom, or lack thereof, of any character in Craven's novel, using examples from the text to support your ideas.

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