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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. Carl Heine is described as being

2. Art Moran does not want Ishmael to let on

3. What does Hatsue do when Ishmael proposes marriage?

4. Hatsue visits the hollow cedar throughout her childhood to

5. San Piedro's hills are green with

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hatsue's mother tear up the letter she has written to Ishmael's parents?

2. Does the idea of a Japanese Strawberry Princess strike you as odd? Why were the princesses never Swedish or Norwegian or other nationalities?

3. What was the convincing factor in Sheriff Moran's decision to get a search warrant for Kabuo's boat?

4. In most of the anecdotes of snow-related catastrophes on the island, Guterson uses the opportunity to remind us of the folksy nature of this small-town community. Identify some of those instances.

5. What interrupts the Miyamotos' purchase of seven acres of the Heines' property

6. Why does Kabuo's attorney, Nels, challenge him to a game of chess before they discuss the case?

7. What makes Hatsue and Ishmael close?

8. Why were Japanese citizens being arrested in the US?

9. What stops Ishmael and Hatsue from having sexual relations in the hollow tree?

10. Describe Amity Harbor. Is it an upscale town? Does it seem inviting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cedar trees are some of the most magical, aromatic trees on earth. Research cedars and report on where they thrive, their size and environment, their uses and their native habitats. Include photos and, if you live near cedars, a small frond of the fragrant tree. Include any threats to cedars, as well as what conditions make them thrive. Let your imagination help you better understand the atmosphere in the hollow cedar tree, and write about that, as well.

Essay Topic 2

Check out the state of the salmon fishing industry and whether it is thriving or diminishing in the Pacific Northwest. Provide your reader with information regarding the ecological conditions that are required for salmon to thrive, and whether these have changed or improved over the past several decades. In addition, determine salmon's nutritional value, its importance in the human diet and in the diets of its predators.

Essay Topic 3

Find another form of Japanese stick fighting besides Kendo, and write a lesson plan for someone who wants to learn it. Provide a bit of background and history, as well as some graphics that demonstrate the moves and the weapon.

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