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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Running, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality was the man who helped Paulsen?
(a) Eskimo.
(b) Black.
(c) Inuit.
(d) White.

2. How do grouse get hit by cars?
(a) Neither of these.
(b) Both of these.
(c) They eat the gravel to help them digest their food.
(d) They eat the salt left behind from the winter.

3. What did the same person do later?
(a) Helped lead the lead dog to civilization.
(b) Helped Paulsen get warm by helping him build a fire.
(c) Kept Paulsen from wandering away from his sled.
(d) Helped the lead dog out of a drift.

4. What did Paulsen mix with the Boyardee to make a stew?
(a) Two small carrots.
(b) Two small potatoes.
(c) An onion, carrot and potato.
(d) Two small pieces of the dogs fat.

5. What had taken out the trail?
(a) A logging skidder.
(b) Both of these.
(c) A logging truck.
(d) Neither of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paulsen see as if in a dream?

2. The weather never rose above what temperature?

3. What did Gary see on a river in Alaska?

4. What was the little mean hen's name?

5. What is contrary to popular belief?

(see the answer key)

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