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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What flowers do Akira and Sue pass?
(a) Lilacs.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Forsythias.
(d) Petunias.

2. Which of the following sings aboard the boat in the Florida storm?
(a) Valentina.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Anne.

3. What team’s jersey does Javari wear?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Heat.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Panthers.

4. To what does Owen compare his blood?
(a) Merlot.
(b) Kool-aid.
(c) Grape juice.
(d) Cranberry juice.

5. What signals Natalie that a house might have people in it who could help her?
(a) Candles.
(b) Strobe light.s
(c) Torches.
(d) Flashlights.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what grade does Natalie first conceive of Mariposa?

2. Which of the following does the second polar bear that confronts Owen and George eat?

3. What color is the cover on the pool where Akira finds her horse?

4. Which of the following peoples does George remark calls the polar bear Nanuq?

5. Which of the following does the second polar bear that confronts Owen and George eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Owen like the busy time of year in Churchill?

2. Why does Natalie scream at the storm?

3. Why are full-grown sequoias called monarchs in the novel?

4. How does the novel define a red flag warning?

5. Why does Lars note “A little fire is good for a forest” (107)?

6. Why does Owen posit that the momma bear might return after being scared off?

7. Why is Akira initially unable to exit the wrecked car?

8. For what reason does Owen like the quiet time of year in Churchill?

9. Why, per the novel, does Churchill see so many polar bears?

10. What leads Natalie to reason the hurricane is playing with her?

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