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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. Who does Mary give her seat on the horse to?

2. Why is Colonel Patton shot during the Shawnee Indians' attack at Draper's Meadow?

3. Mary is fearful the Indians will grow tired of Georgie's crying and do what?

4. What do Mary and Ghetel find a little ways from the village?

5. What does one of the braves wave as the Indians arrive at the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary believe that pride is essential to the captives' survival?

2. Why is Ghetel's insatiable appetite problematic for Mary?

3. Why does Mary believe the bond between her daughter, Bettie Eleanor, and Otter Girl is for the best?

4. How are Mary and Ghetel similar?

5. How does Mary begin to erase her baby, Bettie Eleanor, from her memory and heart?

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

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

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

9. Why does it upset Mary that the Indians are given a hero's welcome when they return?

10. Why does Mary cry when she makes the decision to escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret the meaning of the tomahawk in Mary's and Ghetel's journey toward civilization.

Essay Topic 2

Mary cares for others throughout the journey. Describe how this trait kept her going and why she seemed to be lost when she had no one to care for toward the end of journey.

Essay Topic 3

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

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