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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 was the best part of the animal to eat?

2. The area in which Russel lived often experienced long ____.

3. Russel had never eaten which part of the Caribou?

4. The dogs were a cross between wolves and ____.

5. Russel offers to give his ___ to the old man but Oogruk refuses.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a shaman?

2. What problem does Russel experience?

3. Who is Ulgavik? What was special about the man?

4. What is Russel's impression of Oogruk's house?

5. Where does Russel live and with whom?

6. What does Russel's father try to explain to the 14-year-old boy?

7. Who are the Outsiders? Why are they different from the Eskimos?

8. Discuss Russel's trance. What does he see?

9. What does Russel admire about Oogruk?

10. Who is Oogruk? What is unusual about the man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russel discusses the Outsiders and the modern conveniences they have introduced into the village. Discuss the modern conveniences, the Outsiders, and Russel's objections to both. Why does Russel see himself as an Outsider? Is this an accurate perception? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Flashback is used in several places throughout the story. Give at least three examples of flashback. Explain each in depth including the purpose and information gained from the use of the technique.

Essay Topic 3

Russel sees himself as an older man in a strange situation. Explain the situation. How does each version of Russel deal with the situation? How does the young Russel react to the older Russel's decisions and actions? How is the young Russel affected by the wife and children?

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