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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. Charles feels he will become capable of doing a terrible and deadly thing if what occurs?

2. What is the name of the FBI agent?

3. What does Charles scold David for not eating?

4. What gives David confidence when Charles leads him into the woods?

5. What kinds of workers are employed by Howard Marshall's company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think David tries to get Katsuk to run away? We now see that the bond between the two is even stronger than first thought. Why doesn't David run to the rescuers instead of encouraging Katsuk to run away with him?

2. How does Katsuk rationalize Vince's death?

3. What does Cally try to do to bring Charles back from madness of being Katsuk? Why?

4. Even though he is under intense stress and pressure, what does David do in Section 5 that gives a reader a picture of how he is handling his kidnapping?

5. Describe the importance of the knife to David. Why does he get so angry about Katsuk throwing the knife in the river?

6. How does Katsuk's discovery of David after such a promising escape attempt demoralize David? Do you think David has given up? Why or why not?

7. Describe the fishing incident and what it says about Katsuk and David's developing relationship. What might this mean for David's future?

8. Has David benefited from his kidnapping? If so, how? How might that help him in his current situation?

9. How does Tskanay try to help David get away from Katsuk?

10. Do you think Charles has a legitimate point about the treatment of the Native Americans, despite his poor choice of solutions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Katsuk has an odd and unique fear. He is afraid of cedar. What events contributed to this fear? How does David use this fear to attempt to hurt Katsuk? What does Katsuk do to overcome this fear? How does this fear prove to be prophetic for the end result?

Essay Topic 2

David's character begins as an innocent, privileged boy excited about his opportunity to go to camp. By the end, he reminds one of a jaded, confused adult with too much on his shoulders. Outline David's changes step by step throughout the novel, culminating in the role reversal where David is taking care of Katsuk. Be sure to cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The antagonist of this novel is Charles Hobuhet, or Katsuk. His madness is triggered by a tragic event in his family and his pride in his Native American heritage. Outline Charles's decline into insanity and his devolution into Katsuk, including the triggering factor and specific examples of his devolution from the text.

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