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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 do when David tells the woman his name?

2. For what purpose does Katsuk tell David he is saving the duck down?

3. What curse does David put on Katsuk?

4. What does David wonder when he feels an ache around his head?

5. Katsuk says native healers are concerned with what?

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

Omens play a large part in the decisions Katsuk makes. Omens change his course on the path. Omens cause him to hide rather than continue. What is the importance of the omens to Katsuk? Why do you think he follows them with impunity? Does he believe so absolutely in the ancient ways that he never even thinks to question what the consequences of changing his path might be? Why or why not?

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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