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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. Why doesn't Gus want to use the dairy kids' names?

2. What makes the mountain shameful to Gus in "The River Writes"?

3. What does Arjuna tell Hemingway will happen to him if he eats meat?

4. What is the origin of the creek as Gus finds out.

5. What do Steve and Satyavati make?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Gus when he meets the most beautiful girl that he could imagine?

2. How does Titus use Rodney to explain God to Gus?

3. What does Gus learn about solitude?

4. How does Eddy lead Gus to God?

5. How does Gus dupe Dutch and why does he do it?

6. What is the purpose of the trek that Gus takes after Nick leaves?

7. How does Titus feel about God? Be specific in your answer.

8. Explain the scene written about Steve and his family and losing the monkey doll on the mountain.

9. How have Henning and Ma changed since Gus has been away? What do they tell Gus is the reason for the change?

10. On his trip back to Tamanawis, how does Gus approve of God for once?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Address the huge fight at the dinner before Gus leaves to the fishing cabin. What is revealed about his feelings towards his mother and father? What does his eruption say about the way he deals with his feelings? What are their reactions? What do their reactions say about their parenting?

Essay Topic 2

What is "The Compleat Angler" and what does in mean to the Orviston family?

Essay Topic 3

What significance does the singing mouse play to the theme of hope?

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