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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. In "Go and Ask the Mice", what happened to Stalking Wolf's friend when they were younger?

2. How does Brown feel after his encounter with the Jersey Devil?

3. In "Quick Mud", where do Brown and Rick build a bridge?

4. What makes Pine Barrens unique?

5. What does Brown throw at the dogs when they wait for him at the river's bank in "The Dog Tree"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Ultimate Track", how does Brown describe tracking?

2. Why is Brown out alone in "The Dog Tree"?

3. How do the Boy Scout leaders try to prepare for the storm in "Chickadee Survival"?

4. What happens when the wild dogs sneak up on Brown and Rick as they are celebrating finishing building their cabin?

5. What does Brown learn about night tracking in "Night Crawl"?

6. How does Brown know the way to rescue Rick from the quick mud?

7. Why is Brown never afraid of the wilderness again in "Jersey Devil"?

8. Why are there wild dogs in Pine Barrens?

9. What two human rescues do Brown and Rick take part in in "Chickadee Survival"?

10. How does Brown choose where to build the Good Medicine Cabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Native American lifestyles and philosophies are referenced throughout this novel. Research some of the beliefs, legends and ways of life that are described in this novel and compare them to the representation of them in the text. Is this novel accurate? How or how is it not? What is important about this?

Essay Topic 2

What is the folktale behind the Jersey Devil? How does Brown conquer his fear of the Jersey Devil? What is important about this act? What does the Jersey Devil ultimately represent?

Essay Topic 3

Brown's childhood is spent primarily roaming Pine Barrens instead of at home with his parents. How does this impact his growth? Why do his parents allow him such freedom? In what ways do the Pine Barrens become Brown's symbolic parents?

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