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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. Why does Zamatev consider Major Joe to be alone?

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

3. Why does Mack think Alekhin will be harder to hide from?

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

5. What is the quickest way out of Siberia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kyra want to change the guards at the Chinese border?

3. How does Zhikacev know Stegman?

4. What does Colonel Zamatev already know about Mack?

5. Why does Mack think Zamatev is good at his job?

6. How does Mack anger Peshkov in this section?

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

8. What does Mack remember about the Siberian terrain?

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

10. Why doesn't Mack want to get close to Natayla?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following statements and write an argument for or against it.

1. Mack cannot be regarded as a hero because he kills many people and often with no real reason.

2. The novel presents Indians as savages.

3. The author misrepresents Russian culture to make America look better.

Essay Topic 2

How does Stephen's death affect the lives of the characters? How would the story have been different if Stephen had lived?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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