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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 two translators who live among the Shawnee from?

2. Who does Mary think about when sewing?

3. Why does Will run away from the Shawnee Indians' attack on Draper's Meadow?

4. Who said "Be naked."?

5. Who does Mary refer to as "it?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mary given a basket at the beginning of Chapter 7?

2. Why does Mary think the little group of captives should keep as much dignity as possible?

3. Why is the horse an important tool for Mary and Ghetel?

4. Describe Mary's and Ghetel's first day away from the Indians.

5. What are some of the problems Mary may encounter on her trip home?

6. How are Mary's preconceived notions about the Indians challenged by her actual experiences with them?

7. Why does Mary's laughter at the Chief's joking about birth anger Bettie?

8. Gander Jack leads Will and Johnny Draper into the heart of Cherokee Indian country. Describe why Will had the "gollywobbles."

9. How does Mary's pride make her blind to the situation with Chief Wildcat?

10. Why doesn't Will help protect his family when the Indians attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Will Ingles feel ashamed when the Shawnee Indians capture his family? Explain why he is both conflicted and encouraged by this act.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of Mary allowing Otter Girl to rear her daughter.

Essay Topic 3

Will Ingles admits that Mary's feat is one he could not have done. Explain why George Washington and the Harmon sons doubt Mary's story.

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