Two Against the North: 

1. Write 3 paragraphs summarizing the character development. (15)

 2. Write a one paragraph commentary on the film. (10) 

3. What is the genre: (1)

 

4. What is the theme? (1)

 

5. Write two or three sentences describing each of the following characters: Jamie Macnair, Angus Macnair and Awasin Meewasin (6)

 

6. Why did Angus pay for Jamie's schooling? (1)

 

7. Why was it necessary for Angus to end Jamie's schooling? (1)

 

8. How did Jamie feel about living in the Canadian wilderness? (1)

 

9. Why do Awasin and Jamie intend to accompany the Chipeweyans on their expedition? (1)

 

10. Why did Jamie and Awasin switch sides every three strokes of their paddle? (2)

 

11. Make a short list of some of the problems they faced after the accident. (4)

 

12. Why is it important never to travel alone in the wilderness? (2)

 

13. Why was Awasin told that he could not sit in business class? (1)

 

14. In what ways did Awasin’s residential schooling offend his family? (2)

 

15. What lessons did Jamie and Awasin learn while they spent their time together and are these lessons that can be taught in school? (2)