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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 are the captives tied during the Indians' celebrations?
2. How does Bettie survive the gauntlet?
3. What happens during Mary's first night away from camp?
4. What does Mary tell the other captives while tied to the post?
5. What does the spring smell like that the Indians come to on the twelfth day?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Ghetel's insatiable appetite problematic for Mary?
2. Why does Mary believe the bond between her daughter, Bettie Eleanor, and Otter Girl is for the best?
3. Why is the horse an important tool for Mary and Ghetel?
4. Goulart's makes the comment that a useful person is valued in the Indian village, while someone with nothing to offer will have a hard life. Describe how this is proven to be true during the slave auction.
5. How are Mary and Ghetel similar?
6. How are Mary's preconceived notions about the Indians challenged by her actual experiences with them?
7. What are some of the problems Mary may encounter on her trip home?
8. Why does Mary think the little group of captives should keep as much dignity as possible?
9. Why is Mary surprised that Chief Wildcat sold her?
10. Why is Mary given a basket at the beginning of Chapter 7?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several times throughout the journey, Mary questions herself and tells herself she doesn't need Ghetel and then later recants. Explain why Mary needs Ghetel as much as Ghetel needs her.
Essay Topic 2
Determine the antagonist in Follow the River and defend your opinion with details from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Mary and Ghetel spend a great deal of time together in Follow the River. Compare and contrast how each one deals with the long journey to Draper's Meadows.
Part 1) Compare how Mary and Ghetel react to the slave auction and life as an Indian captive.
Part 2) Contrast how Mary and Ghetel deal with the issue of finding food.
Part 3) Compare how Mary and Ghetel are like twins.
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