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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 "Whale Song," how many fish does Leif catch on his first try with his spear?

2. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," how does the canoe move across the water when creatures are pushing it?

3. In "Whales," about how long is a scar Leif sees on the whale's fin of the whale that is close to him?

4. In "Hunger," how many salmon does Leif catch before their number explode and it seems as though the fish are in a panic?

5. When Leif tires during his search for an island in "Island Current," what does he do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Whale Song," what encounter does Leif have with a bear?

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

4. When Leif becomes old enough to walk, what does he become?

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

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

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

8. What does Leif dream-remember about the whales?

9. How does Leif clean up the canoe?

10. How does hunger affect Leif when he wakes in "Whale Song"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leif’s story is about his survival on his own. How do the events in Northwind help Leif grow and mature in the book? What role does learning have in his growth?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Leif is born holding a blood clot in his fist. What meaning do people ascribe to that happening and why? What role does superstition play in the culture where Leif is born and lives?

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