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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 the name of Kapugen's good friend from the seal camp?

2. What major celebration does Miyax remember from the seal camp?

3. What delays Julie's flight to her husband's town?

4. What does Julie use as tent poles on her journey?

5. Why does Julie choose to stop traveling one night?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Jello punished for taking Miyax's pack and why?

2. What does Julie do when some girls make fun of her old Eskimo ways?

3. What kind of reward is there for men who kill wolves?

4. What does Daniel do after he is teased by the men in town?

5. What does Julie do after Daniel confronts her?

6. Why does Pearl think Julie has been sent to Barrow?

7. What brings Julie her greatest happiness while living in Fairfax?

8. What does Miyax do when she is being chased by a grizzly bear?

9. What happened at the Bladder Feast?

10. Why does Miyax not despair her fate after seeing the damage Jello did to her camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by the author. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Acceptance is a strong theme in this book. Which characters present this theme, and how does it affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

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