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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 does Mary spear on the third day with the horse?

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

3. Which character appears first at the beginning of Chapter 27?

4. What does Mary prod Ghetel with after Ghetel refuses to continue in Chapter 23?

5. What do Mary and Ghetel do as they continue down river after Mary escapes to the other side?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does it scare Mary when Ghetel eats the frog's tiny front legs?

2. Explain why the Harmon men cry at Mary's condition instead of being repulsed by her.

3. How does Mary approach the Harmon men?

4. When Mary finds the cabin and the two turnips, she only eats one. Explain why one turnip is enough to make Mary full.

5. Who does Ghetel believe Adam Harmon to be when he approaches her in the woods?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Ghetel's state of mind when she threatens to eat Mary in Chapter 23.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why aren't the three Harmon men repulsed by Mary's haggard appearance and cry at the sight of her condition?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of Mary allowing Otter Girl to rear her daughter.

Essay Topic 3

Several times throughout the journey, Mary questions herself and tells herself she doesn't need Ghetel and then later recants. Explain why Mary needs Ghetel as much as Ghetel needs her.

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