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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif hear that seeps into his unconsciousness?

2. How long after the dark ship leaves do men in Leif's camp get sick?

3. What does Leif call the song he wants to sing for Little Carl?

4. In "Whale Song," what indicates to Leif that he has been eating berries for a long time?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what is the breathing that Leif senses?

2. How does Leif eat the salmon that he catches in "Whale Song"?

3. In "Whale Song," what wakes Leif and what thoughts does he have about the sound?

4. What happens when Leif is fishing in "Hunger"?

5. What are the circumstances of Leif's birth?

6. In "Whales," where do the whales push/lead Leif?

7. What do the sailors search for in their boats?

8. What is Leif's condition at the beginning of "Mother Waters and Brother Whales"?

9. What would happen when the winters are very cold?

10. How does Leif make a fish spear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leif often does the same things day after day. Are Leif’s days rhythmic or monotonous? Does he enjoy them or is he bored?

Essay Topic 2

Leif encounters a bear. How does that encounter influence and change his actions in the future?

Essay Topic 3

Leif encounters many dangers on his trip north. What are some dangers he encounters? How does he deal with those dangers? What does he learn about dealing with dangers, and how does that knowledge help him survive?

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