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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Ice," where does Leif tie off his canoe?
(a) A rock.
(b) Tree that sticks out over the water.
(c) Large bush.
(d) A tree on the shore.

2. In "The Cook Camp," in what direction is the island Leif decides to land on?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

3. What wakes Leif in "Sliding Currents"?
(a) Sun going under.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Raven.
(d) Scat from a bird.

4. When Leif was on the ships, where would he spend time when the boat stopped at a shore or port?
(a) Chained below decks.
(b) Locked in a chain locker.
(c) Locked in the hold.
(d) Chained to a bulkhead.

5. In "Ice," what sound does Leif hear before he is nearly swamped by a wave?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Crash.
(c) Rumble.
(d) Roar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Changes; Skin to Wood to Water to Become," how much bigger is the brown bear Leif sees than the largest black bears he has seen?

2. How many salmon does Leif catch in "Ice"?

3. In "Dancing Giants," what does Leif find on the sides of a long channel he traverses?

4. In "Sliding Currents," what does Leif thinks it feels like are pulling his legs as he is dragged into the center of the whirlpool?

5. How many fish does Leif have smoked when he goes up the long, driving passage in "Dancing Giants"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one way Leif learns to get across waves by studying the dolphins?

2. How does Leif try to pull away from the whirlpool, and how successful is he?

3. How does Leif get trapped among jumping whales, and how does he get free in "Dancing Giants"?

4. What makes Leif realize he is not alone in "Changes; Skin to Wood to Water to Become"?

5. In "Changes; Skin to Wood to Water to Become," what does Leif determine to do after his encounter with the bear?

6. In "Ice," what does Leif remember about Old Carl?

7. What becomes Leif's routine in "Heartbeat; Sea Pulse"?

8. In "Cook Camp," why does Leif throw green grass and leaves on his fire?

9. What comes to Leif that he describes as the ghost of his mother in "Ice"?

10. What does Leif remember about his life before in "Heartbeat; Sea Pulse"?

(see the answer keys)

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