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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 is the name of Akira’s science teacher?
(a) Nimitz.
(b) Daniels.
(c) Tally.
(d) Starkey.

2. What sound does the novel assign to the cracker shells used to scare bears?
(a) WHAP!
(b) PAKOW!
(c) CH-CHIK!
(d) BLAM!

3. To which people does George belong?
(a) Meskwaki.
(b) Inupiaq.
(c) Tlingit.
(d) Mushkegowuk.

4. Which of the following does Owen find in the snowmobile’s cargo compartment?
(a) Septic wipes.
(b) Tourniquet.
(c) Antiseptic wipes.
(d) Sponges.

5. Which of the following falls onto the boat in the Florida storm?
(a) Palm tree.
(b) Refrigerator.
(c) Car door.
(d) Satellite dish.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following does Owen spend money?

2. With which of the following do the Parts 1 begin?

3. Which of the following does Natalie try to use to right herself amid the storm waters?

4. What is the name of Akira’s sister?

5. Which of the following does Owen note hearing while leading tourists?

Short Essay Questions

1. What belief about Nanuq does George ascribe to his grandmother?

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

3. What comfort does Anne offer Natalie?

4. Why does Akira wear clothes she does not mind getting wet while riding?

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

6. In what order do those on the boat in the Florida storm debark?

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

8. What had Natalie and Shannon planned to dress as for Halloween?

9. Why is Natalie worried about being driven into a canal?

10. What does Owen note about polar bears’ heat retention?

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