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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 "Dancing Giants," where is the mainland when Leif comes out of the fog?

2. How are the birds a nuisance in "Current Sliding"?

3. In "The Cook Camp," what does Leif remember he got the worst beating for when he was a galley thrall on ships?

4. What type of oar does Leif find in "Dream Story"?

5. How many fish does Leif catch in "The Cook Camp"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leif make a shelter in "Cook Camp"?

2. In "Dancing GIants," why does Leif have to tie the canoe off and hang and rest?

3. What rhythm does Leif fall into in "Current Sliding"?

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

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

6. In "Heartbeat; Sea Pulse," how does Leif make a paddle to replace the one he lost during the whirlpool?

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

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

9. In "Dream Story," how does Leif time his departure from the ice wall?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leif watches as whales and birds kill and eat salmon. What does Leif observe as he watches whales and bird kill and eat salmon? Why does he drive the interaction as a battle? What does that battle reveal to him about hunger as a motivator and driving force?

Essay Topic 2

Old Carl packs supplies to send with Leif. What do those supplies reveal about Old Carl’s feelings for Leif?

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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