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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 does Early do when he sees Gunnar's scars?

2. How do Early and Jack escape from MacScott in Chapter 30?

3. What is Jack's favorite jam?

4. How does the old woman that Jack and Early see in Chapter 24 wear her hair?

5. Who did Pi see when he awoke in the maze in "The Ancient One"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 26, what signs do Jack and Early find of the Great Bear?

2. What do Early and Jack have after the barge leaves in Chapter 18?

3. What job are Early and Jack given by the men on the barge?

4. Why does Jack think Early might be hurt at the end of Chapter 27?

5. How did Gunnar compromise MacScott's dogs' sense of smell?

6. In Chapter 24, what does the clearing look like where Jack and Early find themselves?

7. What was in Martin's room?

8. How did Gunnar get the scars on his back?

9. Why does Early think Fisher is alive?

10. At the beginning of Chapter 26, what is Jack reminded about Early?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jack begins to see Early as a normal boy. How does Jack view Early at the beginning of the novel? How does his opinion of Early change, and how does that lead to the boys becoming friends?

Essay Topic 2

Jack struggles to adjust to Morton Hill. Why is it so difficult for Jack to adjust to Morton Hill. In what way is the adjustment caused by the new surroundings and by missing his mother?

Essay Topic 3

Gunnar tells Jack he should take a more active role in his pursuits. Why does Gunnar tell Jack to take a more active role in his activities and how does Gunnar suggest Jack do that?

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