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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 do the whales herd the salmon in "Hunger"?
(a) With bubbles.
(b) By blowing.
(c) By moving foward to the shore.
(d) With their bodies.

2. What bird does Leif see that sometimes grabs a fish and then has to drop it back in the water because it is too heavy?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Falcon.
(c) Osprey.
(d) Eagle.

3. In "Sliding Currents," how many islands has Leif found?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Many thousands.
(c) 100-200.
(d) 500-1,000.

4. What creatures comes near the boat when Leif is unconscious in "Mother Waters and Brother Whales"?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Whales.

5. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif hear that seeps into his unconsciousness?
(a) Breathing.
(b) Waves on the canoe.
(c) Birds.
(d) Wind in the pines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sliding Currents" after surviving the whirlpool what is the first way that Leif tries to get his canoe to shore?

2. How many thrusts does it take for Leif to pull away from the island into deep water in "Whale Song"?

3. In "Dream Story," how many salmon does Leif catch when he finds a small gravel beach with a stream?

4. What shape is on the prow of Leif's canoe?

5. What type of berries does Leif find in "The Cook Camp"?

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