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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. How does the maid make David feel in Section 1?

2. What does Charles eat while in the mountains after his sister's death?

3. What is the gift David's father gave him for his birthday?

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

5. After Charles and David stop to rest, Charles admits to being angry over Native American what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Section 2 explains the reasons behind Charles's transformation into Katsuk, a name he chose as a child. Outline the one major triggering event sending Charles into spiraling insanity and his devolution into the more archaic Katsuk.

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

5. What rituals does Katsuk undertake when he goes into the forest after his sister's death?

6. What makes Katsuk feel as if he and David may be like brothers in Section 6?

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

8. What does David's counselor say about David when speaking with the media?

9. In Section 3, what does the kidnapping note say?

10. Why do you think Katsuk feels so bad about killing David after it is over? Why do you think he went through with the sacrifice in the first place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The Raven, Katsuk's personal cartouche, is prevalent throughout the story. It represents Katsuk's power throughout. What do you think the appearance of the raven(s) means to David? Do you think the raven has something to do with David's reluctance to escape? Why or why not? Do you think the appearance of the ravens at the times they appear is coincidence, or do you think that Katsuk truly has power over them? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Tskanay obviously feels sorry for David. She is depressed at the loss of her betrothed, Charles, and also fears him. She does not want to see him harm David, knowing that there will be no return from that. How does Tskanay try to help Katsuk? How does she try to help David? What are her motivations? Are they more for herself, Katsuk, or David? Why?

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