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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. What is a hummock?

2. For Russel, _____ and the dream time come together.

3. Russel is surprised when the old man says he will go with Russel to do what?

4. What are mukluks?

5. It is said that a shaman can make ____ talk.

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Russel experience?

2. Where does Russel live and with whom?

3. Who are the Outsiders? Why are they different from the Eskimos?

4. Oogruk tells Russel about missing his wife, who ran off. What does Oogruk say? What is Russel's reaction?

5. Why does Russel go to Oogruk?

6. What is the warning Russel receives from his father about cooking meat?

7. What advice does Russel's father give about Oogruk?

8. What does Russel admire about Oogruk?

9. What does Russel's father try to explain to the 14-year-old boy?

10. What offer does Oogruk make to Russel? How does Russel's life change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Russel's father and Oogruk. Which teaches Russel the most? Who is the most influential? How does Russel feel about each?

Essay Topic 2

Examine oral tradition as it is used in the story. Why is it important? Does Russel understand Oogruk's stories and their importance? Why aren't the stories and songs written? Do you think that the stories would have the same impact if they were written? Explain. Also give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used in several places throughout the story. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Explain each in depth including the purpose and information gained from the use of the technique.

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