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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David manages to survive the night, what does he wish?
(a) That he was at home in his own bed.
(b) That his rescuers would show up.
(c) That Katsuk could see him using the skills Katsuk taught him.
(d) That he could produce smoke signals.

2. What does David wonder when he feels an ache around his head?
(a) How he could have a migraine without an aura.
(b) If he is having an aneurysm.
(c) If Katsuk has a spiritual tie to him.
(d) If his skin is shrinking.

3. In Section 8, what does David fear will happen if he escapes?
(a) He will be captured and killed.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) He will not be able to find his way out of the forest.
(d) Katsuk will kill the others.

4. What phrase does David begin chanting in Section 10?
(a) "I can do this."
(b) "There's no place like home."
(c) "I am David, not Hoquat."
(d) "God will save me."

5. Charles's aunt says that Charles is on a journey to be with whom?
(a) His parents.
(b) His sister.
(c) Raven and his ancestors.
(d) His spiritual guide.

6. What does Katsuk think kept David from escaping?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Weakness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Ravens.

7. How many pebbles has David collected in Section 10?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

8. For what does Ish scold Katsuk?
(a) Bringing a white man into their village.
(b) Claiming to be all-powerful.
(c) Disrespecting his elders.
(d) Acting like a shaman.

9. Katsuk tells a story about an animal that asked his ancestors to kill it. What animal is he discussing?
(a) A bear.
(b) A whale.
(c) A deer.
(d) A frog.

10. What does Katsuk do when David tells the woman his name?
(a) He beats David.
(b) He beats the woman.
(c) He ties David to a tree.
(d) He denies David food and water.

11. What is the name of David's teacher?
(a) Harlow B. Watts.
(b) Howard Marshall.
(c) Bob Kennedy.
(d) Tilman Barth.

12. What does Katsuk know David would do after he escaped a second time?
(a) Get hopelessly lost.
(b) Follow the river.
(c) Call for help.
(d) Leave an obvious trail.

13. Why does Katsuk think he is afraid of cedar?
(a) He was born in a cedar canoe.
(b) He once became very ill from a cedar splinter in his knee.
(c) His sister committed suicide in a cedar canoe.
(d) All answers are correct.

14. How does Katsuk kill the fish in Section 10?
(a) He bites its throat.
(b) He breaks its neck.
(c) He spears it with his knife.
(d) He roasts it alive.

15. Who does David run into in his attempt to escape from the tiny village?
(a) Ish.
(b) Katsuk.
(c) Tskanay.
(d) Cally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special treat does David find in Vince's pack?

2. What sends David into a depression after it passes?

3. What do the locals admire about the Native Americans?

4. Why does Katsuk think that he feels no pain in Section 11?

5. What do Katsuk and David come upon in the forest in Section 7?

(see the answer keys)

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