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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Katsuk kill the fish in Section 10?

2. What upsets David as he continues his second escape?

3. How many pebbles has David collected in Section 10?

4. In Section 8, what does David fear will happen if he escapes?

5. How does David survive the night on his own in Section 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel ends with Katsuk killing David with the ceremonial bow and sobbing over his body once the deed has been completed. Was this a surprise ending? Why or why not? Why do you think Katsuk goes through with this even though David has just nursed him back to health? Do you think Katsuk realizes that David was trying to save his life? Why or why not? Why does Katsuk hold David and cry after David is dead? Does he feel badly for what he has done? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

David makes several escape attempts, but none of them are successful. Why do you think he fails in all of them? Do you think he really wants to escape, or do you think his subconscious enables his capture? Why? Choose one escape attempt and outline what David does to try to escape, how he gets caught, and why you think he gets caught. Be as detailed as possible, using examples from the book to illustrate your point.

Essay Topic 3

Katsuk has a ritual sacrifice ceremony planned when he kidnaps David. What is the importance of David in this ritual? Does David's importance change as Katsuk becomes closer to David? Why or why not? What other items are important in the ritual and why?

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