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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. The Bishop believes the men of the village have offered to help Mark build the vicarage because

2. Craven often describes the Indians' eyes and faces as

3. The doctor reveals the young man's illness to

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

5. The young man will be sent to Kingcome to

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Mark learn from the RCMP about Keetah's sister?

2. According to the Bishop, how does an Indian feel about his village?

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

4. Describe Caleb's attitude toward the Indian people of the village.

5. Why do the villagers offer to help Mark build the vicarage?

6. What do the villagers believe about the salmon?

7. Why does Jim believe Keetah would be happier with him than with Gordon?

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

9. What is significant about the names of the characters revealed in the Introduction?

10. What recurring idea or image appears as the author describes the state of the village and the graveyard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the motifs of age and wisdom, and youth and inexperience in the novel. Write an essay in which you identify Craven's theme regarding either age and wisdom or youth and inexperience, using at least three textual examples for support.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the role of women in Craven's novel. How do women influence the events of the text? How do they influence Mark Brian? Write an essay in which you determine Craven's attitude toward the women in her novel, using specific characters and events to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Much of Mark Brian's discoveries in the novel are revealed through his own thoughts and inner monologue. Write an essay in which you evaluate the author's use of inner monologue to reveal the character of Mark Brian.

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