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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 stool pigeon?

2. Why is Kyra so confused?

3. How has Kyra made sure Zhikrev can't get into China?

4. Why is Zamatev's coat so unadorned?

5. Which tribe did the Sioux defeat for control of the Black Hills?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Peshkov hate Mack?

2. In what way is Mack cautious when approaching the woman?

3. Why is Mack worried about Alekhin?

4. What does Mack see when he steps into the sunlight?

5. Why does Mack decide to leave the village?

6. How does Mack cause the helicopter to crash?

7. Why does the colonel think Mack would be interested in meeting Alekhin?

8. Why is Yakov on the run from the Soviets?

9. Why does Mack think Zamatev is good at his job?

10. What problems does Mack have at the beginning of Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

What problems does Mack have to face in the taiga? How does he overcome these problems?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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