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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Katsuk finds David in Section 12, what does David realize?

2. How does David feel about what the white men have done to the Native Americans?

3. What has Katsuk found to use as a knife?

4. What is Katsuk wearing as he wanders through the mountains in Section 10?

5. What is the Native American name of the woman David and Katsuk meet in the forest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

This novel ends with Katsuk killing David with the ceremonial bow and sobbing over his body once the deed has been completed. Was this a surprise ending? Why or why not? Why do you think Katsuk goes through with this even though David has just nursed him back to health? Do you think Katsuk realizes that David was trying to save his life? Why or why not? Why does Katsuk hold David and cry after David is dead? Does he feel badly for what he has done? Why or why not?

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