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

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does David begin chanting in Section 10?

2. On what does Katsuk contemplate while David is questioning his own identity?

3. Katsuk tells a story about an animal that asked his ancestors to kill it. What animal is he discussing?

4. What sends David into a depression after it passes?

5. Why does Tskanay try to seduce David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Though David's rescue attempt is not a huge part of this story, it is still very important. It gives David hope and keeps Katsuk on alert. Outline the methods used to find David throughout the novel. Why do the early attempts to find him fail? Why does the final attempt to find David succeed?

Essay Topic 3

Tskanay obviously feels sorry for David. She is depressed at the loss of her betrothed, Charles, and also fears him. She does not want to see him harm David, knowing that there will be no return from that. How does Tskanay try to help Katsuk? How does she try to help David? What are her motivations? Are they more for herself, Katsuk, or David? Why?

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