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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David's grandmother say about David?

2. What happens when Katsuk screams for Raven when arguing with Ish?

3. After finding David in Section 12, from what does Katsuk believe his problems stem?

4. What phrase does David begin chanting in Section 10?

5. What does David ask to do that Katsuk takes as a possible request for death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Katsuk is instructed to take the life of an innocent. Though he is troubled by the instruction, he follows orders and kidnaps David, intending to sacrifice him in a Native American ritual ceremony. When they come across the path of a hiker, Katsuk brutally murders the man. Why doesn't Katsuk use this killing as his sacrifice since he now feels a connection with David? How does this murder change David's hopes and attitude toward Katsuk?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

David finds himself feeling a spiritual connection with Katsuk. He is disturbed and troubled by the kinship he feels with the madman. Why do you think David feels this kinship with Katsuk? Why is he so disturbed by it? Do you think this spiritual connection has anything to do with his faith that Katsuk won't kill him? Why or why not?

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