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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. Who is Tagoona?

2. Why is Keetah's family leaving the tribe to live in a deserted village?

3. Mark Brian sees himself as

4. Why does Caleb feel Mark should be sorry for the Indians?

5. What do Jim and Mark witness on the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark Brian learn about rules or obedience throughout the chapter?

2. According to the myth, how was the old village formed?

3. What seems to be most important to the Bishop regarding the young man and the Indian village?

4. What limitations does the ordinand's illness place on him?

5. What do the villagers believe about the salmon?

6. What happened to the RCMP when he tried to take pictures of the tribe members fishing?

7. What causes Gordon's family to sell the tribal mask that has been in their family for so long?

8. What changes develop in Mark and Jim's relationship while on the hunt?

9. Describe the character of Constable Pearson.

10. Describe the state of the vicarage.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Images and suggestions of snakes appear at various points in the novel. Consider the traditional connotations of snakes, and write an essay in which you discuss the significance of snakes to the events and theme of Craven's novel.

Essay Topic 2

Changing seasons are mentioned frequently in Craven's novel. Consider how the seasons reflect Craven's message in any one of the four parts of her novel, or in her novel as a whole, and write an essay in which you explore the changing and their contribution to theme.

Essay Topic 3

Henry Miller said, "Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him." Consider the roles of fate and destiny in Craven's novel. Then write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify Miller's statement, using Mark Brian's journey in the novel as support for your argument. Be sure to use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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