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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. How many dogs does Jennifer use on her sled when she checks her father's trapline?

2. When is it believed that the walking whale died out?

3. How far does the Trans-Alaska Pipeline run from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez?

4. What is the name of Jenny's plane?

5. Where did Matt used to go deer hunting with his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean to Viktor when he learns that the U.S. Delta Force has been mobilized?

2. What types of research projects are being conducted at Omega Drift Station?

3. What does Jenny look like?

4. What does the creature look like that Lacy sees?

5. Why hasn't Matt tried to do something so Bane won't snore?

6. Why is the Sentinel all but invisible to most means of detection?

7. In Chapter 5, what are some signs that the land is experiencing a spring thaw?

8. To what does Dr. Willig compare the creatures in the Crawl Space?

9. What does Perry remember finding at the Russian ice base?

10. How has Russian changed during Viktor's lifetime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses chapter headings in "Ice Hunt" to help readers determine the main idea in each section. Discuss how chapter headings help sum up the main idea in a section.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, characters have to use teamwork to survive crises. Discuss how characters use teamwork in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 9, Amanda is able to use the walkie-talkie to call for help; but, because of her deafness, she doesn't know if anyone hears her. Discuss Amanda's deafness and the challenges it presents throughout the novel. Are there times when her deafness is an advantage?

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