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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. Russel finds a woman on the ground. Russel is concerned because the woman is ______.

2. Who does Russel think about frequently during this time?

3. What weapon does Russel carry on his person?

4. The family is suffering from which issue?

5. What does Russel give to the weary dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the man do after killing the mammoth? What is Russel's reaction?

2. What does Russel find in the shelter?

3. Who is the man in the shelter? What does the man do when he leaves the shelter?

4. Russel's dream continues. What is the next thing he sees?

5. Russel watches his dream-self leave on a hunt. What does Russel see? What is his reaction?

6. What are Russel's first impressions when he leaves Oogruk's house?

7. Russel falls into a dream state. What does Russel see first?

8. What does Russel notice about the dogs? What does he do?

9. What is the animal encountered by Russel's dream-self? What happens when the man attacks the mammoth?

10. What does Russel discover when he wakes from his first dream? What is his next step?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete description of Oogruk. Include his age, ethnicity, lifestyle, beliefs, status in the community, unusual aspects, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine oral tradition as it is used in the story. Why is it important? Does Russel understand Oogruk's stories and their importance? Why aren't the stories and songs written? Do you think that the stories would have the same impact if they were written? Explain. Also give examples.

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