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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. How does Mark Brian approach the village of Kingcome?

2. The oolachon is

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

4. How does Mark describe the inanimate?

5. Mark Brian believes that if a man were to vanish from this area

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Caleb's attitude toward the Indian people of the village.

3. How does Mrs. Hudson feel about the arrival of the new vicar?

4. What is the significance of Gordon's mask to the tribe?

5. Why does Mark agree to help Gordon get an education?

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

7. Describe the state of the vicarage.

8. What does the behavior of the young people symbolize for people like Peter?

9. What seems to be most important to the Bishop regarding the young man and the Indian village?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of myths and legends in the novel. Write an essay in which you explain how the myths and legends affect events and/or characters in the novel, and use at least three examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What significance do the eagle and owl have to Craven's story? How might each serve as a symbol? Write an essay in which you explore the symbolic meaning of one or both birds, citing specific examples from the text.

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