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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. Why does Charles feel he needs to take a new name?
2. In what industry is the kidnapped person's family?
3. What does Charles eat while in the mountains after his sister's death?
4. What does Charles do in Section 3 when he sees what he believes to be an omen?
5. What prompts Charles to wonder if David is hungry in Section 5?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does David's counselor say about David when speaking with the media?
2. Katsuk is ill, yet David still follows him. Why do you think David doesn't take this opportunity to escape?
3. What makes Charles choose the name "Katsuk"?
4. Why do you think David feels a spiritual connection to Katsuk?
5. Do you think Charles has a legitimate point about the treatment of the Native Americans, despite his poor choice of solutions?
6. David nurses the ill Katsuk, bringing him food and water and keeping him warm. What is ironic about the relationship between the two at this point?
7. What does the Raven symbolize for Katsuk?
8. Describe the importance of the knife to David. Why does he get so angry about Katsuk throwing the knife in the river?
9. What is the purpose of the author including the anthropologist and his analysis of Charles?
10. In Section 3, what does the kidnapping note say?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author employs the flashback in much of the novel. What is the purpose of the author's use? Is this effective? Why or why not? How does this literary method add or detract from the story? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Symbolism is a large component of this novel just as it is in the Native American culture. Choose three examples of symbolism from the novel. Outline what they symbolize and their importance to the story.
Essay Topic 3
Katsuk has an odd relationship with his family. It appears that, at one time, the elder members of the clan had some authority over Katsuk from the way they treat him. It is also apparent, however, that they are in awe of him and fear him. Why do you think their attitudes are so disparate? Do you think their longing to believe in the old ways has anything to do with their confusion? Why or why not?
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