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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. What tree has been a great "friend" to the Indians?
(a) The elm tree.
(b) The pine tree.
(c) The oak tree.
(d) The cedar tree.

2. On the river, Mark stops to help
(a) Two fishermen bringing in their catch.
(b) Two tourists stranded on their yacht.
(c) Two loggers moving a float camp.
(d) Two loggers hauling a load of lumber.

3. What is T.P. Wallace's announcement?
(a) His family will give a dance-potlatch in honor of Gordon.
(b) His family will give a dance-potlatch in honor of Jim.
(c) His family welcomes their new daughter, Keetah.
(d) His family will give a banquet for Mark Brian.

4. What does Mrs. Hudson suggest they serve at Mark's funeral?
(a) Mashed turnips.
(b) Carrots.
(c) Mashed potatoes.
(d) Corn.

5. The elders stay away when Gordon visits because
(a) He has no interest in any of the villagers.
(b) He plans to call for change among the villagers.
(c) He plans to ask the tribe for money for his travels.
(d) He has no interest in the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he returns, Mark visits

2. Who surprises Mark with a visit?

3. What does Mark suggest the villagers do about the burial grounds?

4. Who waits up for Mark at the end of the novel?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mark Brian help the villagers solve their problem with the burial grounds?

3. Why does Keetah ask Mark to remain in the village?

4. Describe Mark and Jim's relationship.

5. Why is T. P. Wallace throwing a dance-potlatch for Jim?

6. What evidence of community is apparent in the chapter?

7. What does the Bishop claim happens every time he arrives at the village?

8. What does the long boat trip back to the village from Knight's inlet offer Mark the opportunity to do?

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

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

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