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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 1, where is the father of the boy who has been kidnapped going?
(a) To his summer house.
(b) To the Grand Canyon.
(c) To Six Rivers Camp.
(d) To Washington state.

2. What summer job does Charles take?
(a) Camp counselor.
(b) Lifeguard.
(c) Forest ranger.
(d) Ranch hand.

3. What two things did Charles come to believe he was composed of?
(a) Deer and man.
(b) Earth and air.
(c) Part animal and part man.
(d) Water and air.

4. What name does Charles call David after he kidnaps him?
(a) Katsuk.
(b) Hoquat.
(c) Tskanay.
(d) Janiktaht.

5. Charles feels he will become capable of doing a terrible and deadly thing if what occurs?
(a) The bee must sting him.
(b) He must complete the ritual.
(c) He must transform.
(d) He must become one with nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charles feel he needs to take a new name?

2. What is the translation of the word <i>katsuk</i>?

3. What happened to Charles when he was climbing in the forest?

4. Charles prays to be worthy of what title?

5. What does David ask Charles when they first stop to rest?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author uses a curious method of opening the story. Outline that method and what you think it does for the introduction?

2. After the storm, what happened at Katsuk's relatives' camp? Why do the relatives feel this happened? What do they give Katsuk as a peace offering?

3. What happens when Katsuk's relatives learn he is insane?

4. Katsuk is ill, yet David still follows him. Why do you think David doesn't take this opportunity to escape?

5. How does Katsuk look upon the ravens? What does he think they are?

6. Has David benefited from his kidnapping? If so, how? How might that help him in his current situation?

7. Describe the fishing incident and what it says about Katsuk and David's developing relationship. What might this mean for David's future?

8. When Katsuk finds a raven feather in Section 6, what does Katsuk think is wrong about his current path? Why does he think that, and what does he do about it?

9. Describe Katsuk's mood swings in Section 10. Are they different than in earlier sections? If so, how? What does this say about Katsuk and his decline into total madness?

10. What are the events in Section 3 that lead to David finally realizing that he is in danger?

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