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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. After Shoola leaves, what does the sea lion want?

2. What happens when Shoola meets Ike?

3. Whose body is in the water?

4. What is Foxcorp trying to buy?

5. After the town meeting, what does Alice realize she shouldn't have done?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Ike let the people of Kuinak down?

2. Why does Alice feel she shouldn't have reacted as she did to Mike's infidelity?

3. Why does Louise Loop believe that someone is trying to kill her?

4. Are the occurrences of Chapter 20 common or uncommon for Kuinak? How?

5. What is changing about the movie?

6. How did Nick become successful in Hollywood?

7. How Is Ike's old nature returning in Chapter 20?

8. Why does the actress want to be called "Shoola"?

9. By Chapter 12, how has Kuinak dramatically changed since Ike left to go to Skagway?

10. How does Shoola's connection with Harry contradict current-Kuinak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Foxcorp stands in stark contrast to Kuinak, there are a few elements that tie the two together. Discuss the parallels of Foxcorp and Kuinak in Sailor Song and what they say about nature, authenticity, and industry.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the purpose of the Loop family in Sailor Song.

Essay Topic 3

Mystery surrounds the characters in Sailor Song, from their history to true motives. This is strongest in Alice and Ike, Foxcorp, and even in subtle dynamics like Shoola and Harry. Discuss mystery as a sub-narrative in Sailor Song and how it drives and suspends situations, relationships, and the reader's experiences.

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