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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Sliding Currents" and "Changes: Skin to Wood to Water to Become".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Old Carl send Leif and Little Carl when the men get sick?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) West.

2. In "Whales," what does Leif smell when a whale gets close?
(a) An oily fishy smell.
(b) Farts and fish.
(c) A fishy rancid smell.
(d) Fish and salt air.

3. In "Whales," instead of being afraid of the orcas, what does Leif consider them?
(a) Buddies.
(b) Playmates.
(c) Companions.
(d) Friends.

4. In "Whales," what does Leif compare the young whales to?
(a) Puppies.
(b) Baby goats.
(c) Pack of young dogs.
(d) Kittens.

5. What does Leif find to eat down the first deep opening in "Whale Song"?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Cloudberries.
(c) Crowberries.
(d) Blackberries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Wind Music," what does Leif see poking his head in the copper pot when he awakes?

2. What is Leif's canoe made of?

3. In "Hunger," about how many whales does Leif think he sees?

4. How old was Leif when he and others were left in an isolated fish camp where a small river came into the sea?

5. What animals can Leif hear as he drifts in "Island Current"?

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