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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. What is one thing Mary and Ghetel lose when crossing the river?

2. What animal does Mary notice is not afraid of humans?

3. What does Mary catch Ghetel eating the day after their scuffle?

4. What does Will Ingles believe Snake Stick is missing?

5. Which character's teeth are becoming loose?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the loss of the tomahawk significant to Mary and Ghetel?

2. Why does Mary struggle to remain dedicated to getting home on her own without Ghetel?

3. Why does Mary doubt her ability to get back to Draper's Meadow in Chapter 19?

4. Explain why Ghetel suddenly attacks Mary.

5. How does Mary approach the Harmon men?

6. Explain why Mary is reluctant to give Ghetel the tomahawk after four days without food.

7. Why does Mary ask the Harmons to go search for Ghetel?

8. Why are the first few moments awkward when Will and Mary reunited?

9. Why does it scare Mary when Ghetel eats the frog's tiny front legs?

10. Explain why Mary doesn't care that the cabin she approaches in Chapter 28 may be home to Indians.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary's mother used to tell her, "Any marnin' th' good Lord lets'ee open you eyes, that's a day he's got something' f'r ye t' do." Describe how this quote helped Mary throughout her journey.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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