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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which arrow finally kills the bear?
(a) The third arrow into its throat.
(b) The sixth shot into its right side.
(c) The fourth shot.
(d) The fifth shot down its throat.

2. Why does Zhikarev excite Kyra?
(a) He can be made to betray Wulff.
(b) He is a superb helicopter pilot.
(c) She hopes he will allow her to catch Joe.
(d) He has the best furs.

3. What does Joe use to cross Olekma?
(a) A gigantic old floater.
(b) A lumber plank.
(c) A single drift log.
(d) A mass of driftwood.

4. What does Joe decide can wait?
(a) Warmer clothing.
(b) Eating.
(c) A weapon.
(d) Going to the bathroom.

5. What is the Siberian taiga known for?
(a) Fine timber.
(b) Treacherous swamps.
(c) Great lakes.
(d) Stretches if tundra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much distance is between the wire fence and the white line?

2. Why did the Indians lose to the white man according to Joe?

3. What is Joe scared he might never have again?

4. How does Mack make sure he can leave the village quickly if needed?

5. What is Alekhin's pride?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Natayla want to make Mack a shirt?

2. What does Colonel Zamatev already know about Mack?

3. What is Zamatev's relationship with Kyra?

4. What problems does Mack have at the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. Why does Mack want to find his own place to stay?

6. Why is Yakov on the run from the Soviets?

7. How does Mack convince the man to let him go?

8. What does Mack do with the bear he sees?

9. How does Yakov help Mack?

10. What information does Pennington give Zamatev about Mack?

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