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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Whales" and "Hunger".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Whales," about how long is a scar Leif sees on the whale's fin of the whale that is close to him?
(a) 4-5 inches long.
(b) No longer than his hand.
(c) About the length of his thumb.
(d) 2-3 inches long.

2. How deep does Leif wade when he fishes in "Whale Song"?
(a) Knee deep.
(b) Shoulder deep.
(c) Waist deep.
(d) Ankle deep.

3. How many times do Leif and Little Carl stop on the first day after they leave the fish camp?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. In "Hunger," in what direction does Leif try to go so he can turn north again?
(a) South.
(b) Southwest.
(c) West.
(d) East.

5. Where did Leif get the knife that he wears on his belt in "Island Currents"?
(a) A sailor on his old ship.
(b) Old Carl.
(c) One of the men at the fish camp.
(d) It belonged to his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much fish does Leif have left to eat in "Whale Song"?

2. How much salmon do Leif, little Carl, and the men smoke and dry?

3. How long after the dark ship leaves do men in Leif's camp get sick?

4. What had little Carl been sold for?

5. What does Leif find to eat down the first deep opening in "Whale Song"?

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