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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. On the river, Mark stops to help

2. The Bishop hopes Mark's time in the village has taught him

3. Mark discovers the man has

4. According to the myth, the hamatsa is

5. The rain and mud slide at the start of Chapter 13 signal an example of

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Englishwoman who comes to visit the village?

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

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

4. Describe Mark and Jim's relationship.

5. Though the river freezes, how do the villagers survive?

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

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

8. In what state does Mark find the village when he returns?

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

10. Why are the elders afraid of the hamatsa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

William Somerset Maugham said, "Tradition is a guide and not a jailer." For which characters in the book does tradition serve as a guide? For whom is it a jailer? Write an essay in which you consider Maugham's quote in relation to any character or characters in Craven's novel. Use specific examples from the text to connect Maugham's quote to Craven's message.

Essay Topic 3

The motif of decay appears throughout Craven's novel. How does this motif contribute to her message? Write an essay in which you explore the motif of decay and its relevance to Craven's message, using specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

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