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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is David forced to do with Vince's pack?

2. Katsuk says native healers are concerned with what?

3. What phrase does David begin chanting in Section 10?

4. What does David think about his second escape?

5. What does Tskanay give David in Section 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A close relationship develops between kidnapper and victim. By the end of the novel, they both think of the other as his "brother." Describe the development of this relationship from the beginning. Who fights it more? Why? Who is more invested at the end? Why?

Essay Topic 2

This novel ends with Katsuk killing David with the ceremonial bow and sobbing over his body once the deed has been completed. Was this a surprise ending? Why or why not? Why do you think Katsuk goes through with this even though David has just nursed him back to health? Do you think Katsuk realizes that David was trying to save his life? Why or why not? Why does Katsuk hold David and cry after David is dead? Does he feel badly for what he has done? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Omens play a large part in the decisions Katsuk makes. Omens change his course on the path. Omens cause him to hide rather than continue. What is the importance of the omens to Katsuk? Why do you think he follows them with impunity? Does he believe so absolutely in the ancient ways that he never even thinks to question what the consequences of changing his path might be? Why or why not?

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