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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. Where does Mark Brian stay while the new vicarage is being constructed?
(a) At Keetah's house.
(b) At the old vicarage.
(c) At Marta's house.
(d) At the Bishop's house.

2. When Mark releases Calamity Bill's ashes,
(a) He hears Calamity Bill whisper goodbye.
(b) He hears the Bishop call his name.
(c) He hears his prayers echo back to him across the channel.
(d) He hears to raven call his name.

3. Who unexpectedly visits the village?
(a) A groups of Indians from a neighboring village.
(b) A group of clergymen.
(c) A group of southern Californian tourists.
(d) A group of tourists from Texas.

4. The Bishop hopes Mark's time in the village has taught him
(a) Enough of the meaning of life to be ready to die.
(b) The cold indifference of nature.
(c) To appreciate the good things life has offered him.
(d) The difference between whites and Indians.

5. What is Mark's chief concern for the Indians while he is away from the village?
(a) That he does not belong there anymore.
(b) That Sam will hurt someone.
(c) That the Bishop will arrive and find him missing.
(d) That liquor will destroy them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Mark the myth of the hamatsa?

2. According to Jim, Keetah does not say goodbye to anything in the village because

3. What major change occurs at the beginning of Chapter 18?

4. On his way back to the village, Mark hears the owl call his name, signaling

5. Who orchestrates the boys' housing and schooling arrangements?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mark conclude that the villagers still do not know or trust him?

2. Describe the visitors to the village in Chapter 13.

3. Describe Mark and Jim's relationship.

4. Describe Calamity Bill's request for the vicar.

5. Why are the elders afraid of the hamatsa?

6. What is the mood among the boys going to live at the white school?

7. Who contributes to the preparations for Mark's funeral?

8. What concern does Caleb share with Mark in the chapter?

9. What does Mark learn among the elders during his stay at Marta's?

10. Why does Peter sit up waiting for the vicar after his funeral?

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