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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 is the Algonquian name for the river that means "white shining"?

2. What is the Boston University student studying in Kennebunkport, Maine?

3. What coastal town does William find has changed--and not for the better--since his years in the navy?

4. What route does William take when he gets to New Jersey and wants to travel to the Pine Barrens?

5. What kind of plane does William go up in to get an aerial view of Moscow, Idaho?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is William's state of mind when he is traveling through New England?

2. What importance does maple syrup have to Tom Hunter?

3. Describe what William buys at the city market in Annapolis.

4. Where does William notice old tires as he drives through West Virginia?

5. Describe William's experience with Alice Venable Middleton on Smith Island.

6. How does Alba Bartholomew feel when he is hang gliding?

7. Describe how Captain Clark interacted with the Nez Perce Indians.

8. How does William feel about returning home?

9. What is William surprised to discover in The Sacred Pipe by Black Elk?

10. Does William feel bored with the flat terrain of Montana and North Dakota?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What Indian history does William learn about during his journey? Why are the Hopi Indians reluctant to talk with William when he is on the reservation? How does he learn about Hopi ways from Kendrick Fritz in a non-Indian setting?

Essay Topic 2

How does William react to Stacie McDougald's story? What does his kindness toward her tell you about his values as a person? How does William "go the extra mile" for Stacie?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the physical challenges William faces during his journey. How does William survive these challenges? What does he learn because of them? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

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