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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katsuk teach David after throwing the fish at him?

2. What special treat does David find in Vince's pack?

3. What is the white name of the woman David and Katsuk meet in the forest?

4. What does Katsuk demand of the group from the tiny village?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Katsuk has an odd and unique fear. He is afraid of cedar. What events contributed to this fear? How does David use this fear to attempt to hurt Katsuk? What does Katsuk do to overcome this fear? How does this fear prove to be prophetic for the end result?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is an important part of the story. The setting is a stunningly beautiful and impressive natural wonderland. The author is very descriptive, drawing the reader into the cold and damp, the broken and bleeding victims of a poacher, and the absolutely breathtaking scenery. Perhaps the most important of these is Section 6 where the author uses more vivid adjectives, not simply describing a sunset as "rich," but as "molten," for example. What does the more vivid imagery add to the story? What does it add to this section? Why do you think the author chooses to express himself in this manner at this point?

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