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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 do Mary and the Harmons stop on their way to the fort?

2. Which character needs constant prodding to keep going?

3. What weapon does Ghetel demand Mary give to her?

4. Who brings in the slab of calf meat for Mary's broth?

5. What is the first landmark Mary and Ghetel come to that confirms they are traveling in the right direction?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mary approach the Harmon men?

3. Who does Ghetel believe Adam Harmon to be when he approaches her in the woods?

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

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

6. Mary's horse is injured when crossing a small stream. What does this accident foreshadow?

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

8. How was Ghetel's attack on Mary foreshadowed in a previous chapter?

9. Why are Mary and Ghetel unable to pinpoint what roots have made them sick?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine the antagonist in Follow the River and defend your opinion with details from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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