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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. What kind of animal causes Nhamo to take a break from her boating?

2. What does Nhamo see in the night that gives her hope?

3. What starts while Nhamo is fighting against the current?

4. Where does Nhamo's father's family live?

5. Why is Nhamo so afraid when she dreams about Crocodile Guts?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grandmother want Nhamo to escape?

2. Why does Grandmother say Chipo never liked Nhamo?

3. What kinds of things occupy Nhamo's time when she is first settling on the island?

4. What happens when Nhamo procrastinates checking her animal traps?

5. What is the story that Nhamo tells herself while waiting for her boat to be repaired?

6. What does Nhamo dream about after she sees the electric light?

7. What does Nhamo decide to hunt, and why?

8. What does Nhamo do in the forest when she is supposed to be collecting firewood?

9. What makes Nhamo upset as the family is travelling to the trading post, and how is this resolved?

10. What happens to Nhamo while she is fighting against the current, and what does this mean to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a prevalent literary device used by the author. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Protection is a strong theme in this story. Where does this theme appear and which characters are most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 3

The pursuit of happiness is a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embody this theme, and how does that pursuit affect the characters involved?

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