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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. In Russel's case death also represents _____.

2. How many bones were left by the animals?

3. Russel finds something under his shoulder as he is trying to sleep. What does it appear to be?

4. What did the woman sleep on while in the shelter?

5. What word is often used to denote a sign of good health?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is Russel's solution to the problem with the dogs? What actions does Russel take?

7. Who is the pregnant woman? What is her story? What happens with the baby?

8. What is the man's state of mind at this point? What does the man do next?

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

10. What does Russel do when a violent storm sets in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russel's determination helped him gain the strength to build the shelter. How did Russel know how to build a lean-to? Do you think his knowledge was gained from television, real life experience, or instruction? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Russel Susskit? What makes him an unusual protagonist? Explain how you relate to Russel. How might you feel in Russel's shoes? How is Russel's life different from yours?

Essay Topic 3

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

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