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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. Whose scalp does Captain Wildcat want?

2. What does Ghetel make for Mary to help her feet?

3. Where do Mary and Ghetel spend two nights?

4. What happens to Mary's dress during her scuffle with Ghetel?

5. What does Ghetel want to go back and do with the horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe why Ghetel's threat to eat Mary is one Mary considers is justified?

2. Why does Mary believe she has prompted God's anger?

3. What one impulsive act does Ghetel's massive hunger cause her to do?

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

5. Why does Will ask Mary for forgiveness?

6. Describe Ghetel's state of mind when she threatens to eat Mary in Chapter 23.

7. Explain why the Harmon men cry at Mary's condition instead of being repulsed by her.

8. How does Mary approach the Harmon men?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Bettie's anger toward Mary during their captivity explodes when Mary laughs at Chief Wildcat's story about Indian women giving birth. Discuss why Mary appears to have betrayed her family during her time with Chief Wildcat.

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