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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Dick take back to his cabin in "Breakup"?

2. What does Mary toast in the fireplace when she and Babe visit Dick in mid-April?

3. What does Dick build in May that he is very satisfied with?

4. What does Dick use to create protection for his head and face in the December cold?

5. What object does Dick place on the ice to let Babe know it is safe to land the plane on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dick dislike about the cement for building the fireplace?

2. What does Dick concoct so he can see the animals who come to eat the moose meat he has attached to his sled?

3. Describe some chores that Dick does at the end of "Breakup".

4. What surprises the teacher and his wife when they visit Dick?

5. Why does Dick make a gift for Mary?

6. What other things does Dick do when he has to wait for more materials to be delivered by Babe?

7. How does Dick make warmer hand and face protection at the beginning of the winter months?

8. Why does Dick clean up the litter left behind at the hunters' camps?

9. What do Spike and Hope Carrithers lend to Dick that inspires his wilderness adventure?

10. Describe what Dick sees when he enters Spike's cabin.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of independence and dependence in this book. Does Dick prefer to be independent? Does he acknowledge his dependency on others? What does he say about relying on himself when he gets into a jam? Provide two examples of how Dick lives independently, but must still depend on others for his survival.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Dick feels about his cabin. What things does he consider when he is deciding the location for it? Is there anything that bothers him about the location? What does he say about it when he sees it in the distance as he is coming home after a day of exploration? What do you think he likes most about his cabin?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of celebrations in One Man's Wilderness. How does Dick celebrate traditional occasions as well as personal moments of success? Describe two examples of celebrations that Dick has and discuss their importance to him.

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