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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. Where did the dogs come from?

2. Unlike other people in the village, Russel did not do which of the following?

3. What material was used to make the hinges?

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

5. What tool was used to kill whales?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the warning Russel receives from his father about cooking meat?

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

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

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

6. Oogruk tells Russel about the founding of the village. Who founded the village? How did things change when the people arrived?

7. Russel's father recommends taking a gift to Oogruk. What is the gift? What is Russel's opinion of the gift?

8. What advice does Russel's father give about Oogruk?

9. What problem does Russel experience?

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

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

Compare and contrast Russel's father and Oogruk. Which teaches Russel the most? Who is the most influential? How does Russel feel about each?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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