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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. In Section 6, how many rocks does David have in his pocket?
2. When David and Charles reach the top of the ridge, what do they see?
3. What summer job does Charles take?
4. How does David feel when he awakens after he and Charles first stop to rest?
5. What is the name of the man who strikes up a conversation with Charles in Section 5?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the Raven symbolize for Katsuk?
2. What methods does David use in an effort to help guide the rescuers toward him?
3. What makes Katsuk feel as if he and David may be like brothers in Section 6?
4. Katsuk is longing for a sign from the spirits. How does he feel about David's spirit dream? Why? What does Katsuk take as a sign, and what does he do once he has received that sign?
5. Color is an important tool in the sections featuring David Marshall. The boy often focuses on bright colors in the room when he is imagining or lost in his own thoughts. What is an example of this in Section 1?
6. What happens when Katsuk's relatives learn he is insane?
7. How does Tskanay try to help David get away from Katsuk?
8. What do the events of Section 10 tell you about the relationship between Katsuk and David? How does Katsuk feel about this and why?
9. Why is Katsuk angry at his people? What does he feel they should do?
10. In Section 1, why does Charles say he kidnapped David? What does he intend to do with the boy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of this book is Soul Catcher. Describe what that means from the context of the story. What does it mean to Katsuk to be a Soul Catcher?
Essay Topic 2
Katsuk has a ritual sacrifice ceremony planned when he kidnaps David. What is the importance of David in this ritual? Does David's importance change as Katsuk becomes closer to David? Why or why not? What other items are important in the ritual and why?
Essay Topic 3
David's character begins as an innocent, privileged boy excited about his opportunity to go to camp. By the end, he reminds one of a jaded, confused adult with too much on his shoulders. Outline David's changes step by step throughout the novel, culminating in the role reversal where David is taking care of Katsuk. Be sure to cite examples from the novel.
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