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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 lesson does the soaring falcon teach?

2. What lesson does the kangaroo teach?

3. How do some of the tribal people feel about sitting across from the "mutant"?

4. What is the author allowed to leave on the time-keeping wall in the sacred cave?

5. What is the word "mutant" best described as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the animal the author embodies during the tribal ceremony?

2. Where is the author led and why is it significant?

3. What happens when the author prays to the Oneness for water?

4. Why does the tribe sit in a circle after an evening meal?

5. Describe the walk that the author is told to take the lead?

6. What does the cave hold inside of it?

7. How does the tribe define the term "talent"?

8. How does the author get released back into society?

9. What do the tribes know about Jesus?

10. How do The Real People celebrate birthdays?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Baptism part of the book. Do the elements of the baptism appear respectful and relevant, or do they seem blasphemous? If so, how and why? How does the ritual of the baptism represent a cleansing and deliverance into the authors new life and how, if at all, is it related to the threads of Christianity woven into the book?

Essay Topic 2

According to one of the main premises of the book is the idea that all people and all actions and events are ultimately connected. Discuss this idea of interconnectivity and "Oneness" within the book. What events prove that we are all connected? How do the tribal members exhibit this truth? Provide scenarios as evidence in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the use of the literary element of foreshadowing, most evident in the rock. Also discuss how the Aborigine named Tribal Elder proves to be an important link to the author's past and present. What does the author hope to gain by using this literary device? Use examples of the text to support your answer.

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