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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. Last year before Christmas, how long did Janina have to wait when she went to the police regarding Big Foot?

2. How far is Big Foot's house from Janina's house?

3. What type of fence runs around the Weller property?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Oddball give Janina to drink?

5. According to the autopsy, how did Big Foot die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the men have Janina do when she comes to Big Foot's house in Chapter 3?

2. Where do Oddball and Janina have to go to call the police in Chapter 1?

3. What does Janina feel about names?

4. How does Janina feel when her ailments act up?

5. What happens when Janina confronts the hunters in Chapter 5?

6. Why is it difficult for Janina to wake up when Oddball comes to her door in Chapter 1?

7. What information does Janina provide about Oddball in Chapter 2?

8. What makes Dizzy go to the Pass, and what does he find?

9. Where does a fox lead Janina in Chapter 7?

10. In Chapter 7, what does Oddball say he heard the day that the Commandant died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Where is the title of the book derived from, and what does it symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist and why? Is there more than one protagonist or antagonist?

Essay Topic 3

What are Janina’s views about hunting, and how do her views influence her behavior?

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