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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) About the length of his thumb.
(c) No longer than his hand.
(d) 2-3 inches long.

2. In "Whales," what does Leif smell when a whale gets close?
(a) Fish and salt air.
(b) A fishy rancid smell.
(c) An oily fishy smell.
(d) Farts and fish.

3. How many thrusts does it take for Leif to pull away from the island into deep water in "Whale Song"?
(a) 5 or 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1 or 2.

4. At the base of what type of tree does Leif bury Little Carl?
(a) Cedar.
(b) Balsam.
(c) Pine.
(d) Fir.

5. How tall is the cairn that Leif builds over Little Carl?
(a) About 5 feet tall.
(b) About 3 feet tall.
(c) About 2 feet tall.
(d) Nearly as tall as himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Whale Song," what does Leif at first think jays are complaining about when he wakes?

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

3. How does Leif clean the canoe after he regains consciousness?

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

5. What was the child fed in "The Saga of Sea Child"?

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