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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 "The Cook Camp," what shape does Leif make his drying rack?

2. In "Dancing Giants," how does Leif empty the water out of his canoe?

3. What does Leif put under the canoe for a bed if he makes a proper camp in "Heartbeat; Sea Pulse"?

4. What does Leif think his mother would do if he could ever see her?

5. What birds does Leif decide do not have specific territories?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leif fashion a drying rack for his salmon?

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

3. What is the island like that Leif choses for his cook camp?

4. How does the land change as the sea grows larger?

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

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

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

8. What does Leif think he sees in the distance in "Ice," and what does he find when he gets closer?

9. In "Ice," what happens when Leif comes to a small island well offshore and stays there for three days?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leif has fond memories of Old Carl. What type of relationship has Leif had with Old Carl? How has Old Carl helped Leif be the person that he is?

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’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?

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