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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Ice" and "Dream Story".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How wide does Leif think the wing-span is of eagles he sees in "Hunger"?
(a) As wide as his outstretched arms.
(b) As wide as a young whale.
(c) 5-6 feet.
(d) 3-4 feet.

2. After the whales and other creatures leave in "Hunger," what is the only sign they were there?
(a) Guts on the shore.
(b) Bones on the shore.
(c) Stains on the rocks.
(d) Dead salmon floating onto the shore.

3. In "The Men Who Lost Their Shadows," when does Leif start vomiting on his trip with Little Carl?
(a) Noon of the second day.
(b) Almost evening of the second day of his journey.
(c) Mid-afternoon of the second day.
(d) Morning of the second day.

4. How many salmon does Leif catch in "Ice"?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

5. How long after the dark ship leaves do men in Leif's camp get sick?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 8 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif feel when he thinks he has lived while the others have died?

2. In "Whale Song," how long does it take Leif to load his possessions into the canoe?

3. What does Leif use as tinder to start a fire in "Whale Song" to cook his fish?

4. What is the only thought that Leif has at the beginning of "Mother Waters and Brother Whales"?

5. In "Whale Song," what parts of the fish does Leif use when he makes soup?

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