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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8 when the wolves and Willa come to a lake, what type of birds does Willa see?

2. In Chapter 2, how many people are in a picture Willa sees at the homesteader's lair?

3. What do the Cherokee call the Great Mountain of the Faeran people?

4. What color is the padaran's skin?

5. Where does Willa find the dog in the homesteader's lair in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what are on the walls of the tunnel near Willa's den?

2. In Chapter 10, where does Willa hide her satchel and why?

3. What happens when Willa tries to cross the river in Chapter 5?

4. How is Willa hurt in Chapter 3?

5. What has the padaran been doing with the things the jaetters steal from the day-folk?

6. Where does the padaran say that the day-folk come from?

7. How does Willa's grandmother look at her after Willa tricks Gredic in Chapter 21?

8. How does Willa avoid the current of the river in Chapter 1?

9. In Chapter 16, why is the clan restless?

10. What is Willa's grandmother like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does Beatty use juxtaposition to compare and contrast the bears and Willa’s clan? How does juxtaposition help readers understand the problems with Willa’s clan?

Essay Topic 2

Both Willa and Nathaniel have to survive grief and loss. How does being together help Willa and Nathaniel survive their grief and loss?

Essay Topic 3

The padaran is the supreme leader of the clan. How would you describe the padaran and his role as leader of the clan? Does his leadership harm or help the clan?

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