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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 "Whale Song," what indicates to Leif that he has been eating berries for a long time?
(a) The shadows of the forest.
(b) The current changes.
(c) The grumbling in his gut.
(d) The height of the sun.

2. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif feel when he thinks he has lived while the others have died?
(a) Disgrace.
(b) Shame.
(c) Fear.
(d) Guilt.

3. In "Whale Song," what parts of the fish does Leif use when he makes soup?
(a) Eyes, liver, and skin.
(b) Skeleton, eyes, and liver.
(c) Liver, skin, and skeleton.
(d) Eyes, skin, and skeleton.

4. In "Hunger," how many salmon does Leif catch before their number explode and it seems as though the fish are in a panic?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

5. How far is Leif able to paddle when the wind is against him in "Hunger"?
(a) 2 inlets over.
(b) 4 inlets over.
(c) 3 inlets over.
(d) 1 inlet over.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bears does Leif see as he paddles away from his cooking spot in "Wind Music"?

2. How far back do some of the fairly shallow inlets or coves go back into the forest in "Whale Song"?

3. What diameter willow does Leif cut in "Whale Song"?

4. In "Hunger," in what direction does Leif try to go so he can turn north again?

5. What covers the island where Leif buries Little Carl?

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