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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 32, how many men are savaging the trees at the edge of the forest?

2. In Chapter 65 when Willa stands, how is she forced to the floor again?

3. In Chapter 64, how does Lorcan have Willa bound.

4. How long does it usually take to walk to the valley from the cave where Nathaniel's children took shelter?

5. In Chapter 48, what does Nathaniel roast over the fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Willa turns to leave after Nathaniel is reunited with his chldren?

2. When Nathaniel shows Willa how to write her name and her sister's name, what does she realize?

3. How does Gredic die?

4. What happened to Nathaniel's family?

5. In Chapter 43, what does Willa practice doing in a patch of ferns and vines?

6. Where does Willa find Hialeah and Inali?

7. What does Willa know she needs to find in Chapter 36 in order to survive?

8. What does Willa find in the meadow in Chapter 47?

9. After spending time in the forest, what does Willa realize about Dead Hollow lair?

10. In Chapter 30, what does Willa see when she climbs a tree at the top of the mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willa grieves when her grandmother dies. How does Willa grieve when her grandmother dies? How does she assuage her grief?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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