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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 does Mary prod Ghetel with after Ghetel refuses to continue in Chapter 23?
(a) A tomahawk.
(b) A knife.
(c) A spear.
(d) A gun.

2. Will tells Snake Stick that in a year his family will be:
(a) Beyond ransom.
(b) Beyond redemption.
(c) Beyond the O-Y-O.
(d) Beyond his reach.

3. How long have Mary and Ghetel gone without food at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 1 day.

4. What do Mary and Ghetel share for warmth?
(a) A cup of hot tea.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A fire.
(d) A sweater.

5. How far do Mary and Ghetel travel to find a spot to cross the river?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal do Mary and Ghetel attempt to kill?

2. What does Mary say is a pretty sound?

3. What do the Harmons give Mary to eat to get well?

4. What is wrong with Mary's and Ghetel's feet at the beginning of Chapter 17?

5. Mary wants to give up at the beginning of Chapter 23, but fears Will will one day find what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary struggle to remain dedicated to getting home on her own without Ghetel?

2. Describe how Mary relies on the approval of others despite being the leader in control of the journey?

3. Explain why Mary is reluctant to give Ghetel the tomahawk after four days without food.

4. Why does Mary doubt her ability to get back to Draper's Meadow in Chapter 19?

5. How was Ghetel's attack on Mary foreshadowed in a previous chapter?

6. Why does Mary complain that walking with Ghetel is a huge burden?

7. Why are Mary and Ghetel unable to pinpoint what roots have made them sick?

8. Why does Will ask Mary for forgiveness?

9. How does Mary approach the Harmon men?

10. Describe why Ghetel's threat to eat Mary is one Mary considers is justified?

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