3. Why does Charles feel he needs to take a new name?
(a) To preserve his Native American soul.
(b) To change his boring name.
(c) To express his individuality.
(d) To be cooler in school.

4. What does Charles carry with him on his trips into nature?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Books.
(c) A special prayer pouch.
(d) Herbs and relics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charles congratulate David in Section 4?

2. What does Charles say will protect him and David?

3. What does the FBI agent believe Charles's state of mind to be?

4. What does Charles leave with David when he goes to catch fish?

5. What kinds of workers are employed by Howard Marshall's company?

Short Essay Questions

1. It is nearly dark when Katsuk realizes that David is gone. What does Katsuk decide to do and why?

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

3. What happens when Katsuk decides to leave the forest and return to the world of the white man?

4. Describe the first moments of David's kidnapping through David's eyes.

5. 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?

6. When David is first kidnapped, what does he think of the man that he calls "The Chief"?

7. Why do you think David feels a spiritual connection to Katsuk?

8. Why is Katsuk angry at his people? What does he feel they should do?

9. Describe the efforts undertaken by Charles to avoid capture.

10. Do you think Charles has a legitimate point about the treatment of the Native Americans, despite his poor choice of solutions?

(see the answer keys)

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