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Two Against The North Questions
Two Against the North:
- Write 3 paragraphs summarizing the character development. (15)
- What is the genre: (1)
- What is the theme? (1)
- Write two or three sentences describing each of the following characters: Jamie Macnair, Angus Macnair and Awasin Meewasin (6)
- Why did Angus pay for Jamie's schooling? (1)
- Why was it necessary for Angus to end Jamie's schooling? (1)
- How did Jamie feel about living in the Canadian wilderness? (1)
- Why do Awasin and Jamie intend to accompany the Chipeweyans on their expedition? (1)
- Why did Jamie and Awasin switch sides every three strokes of their paddle? (2)
- Make a short list of some of the problems they faced after the accident. (4)
- Why is it important never to travel alone in the wilderness? (2)
- Why was Awasin told that he could not sit in business class? (1)
- In what ways did Awasin’s residential schooling offend his family? (2)
- What lessons did Jamie and Awasin learn while they spent their time together and are these lessons that can be taught in school? (2)