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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What special treat does David find in Vince's pack?
2. What does Katsuk demand of the group from the tiny village?
3. What is the Native American name of the woman David and Katsuk meet in the forest?
4. What purpose is the duck down really for?
5. What does David dream about during his second escape attempt?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Though David's rescue attempt is not a huge part of this story, it is still very important. It gives David hope and keeps Katsuk on alert. Outline the methods used to find David throughout the novel. Why do the early attempts to find him fail? Why does the final attempt to find David succeed?
Essay Topic 2
David makes several escape attempts, but none of them are successful. Why do you think he fails in all of them? Do you think he really wants to escape, or do you think his subconscious enables his capture? Why? Choose one escape attempt and outline what David does to try to escape, how he gets caught, and why you think he gets caught. Be as detailed as possible, using examples from the book to illustrate your point.
Essay Topic 3
The antagonist of this novel is Charles Hobuhet, or Katsuk. His madness is triggered by a tragic event in his family and his pride in his Native American heritage. Outline Charles's decline into insanity and his devolution into Katsuk, including the triggering factor and specific examples of his devolution from the text.
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