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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. How was Storm the classic sled dog?

2. What happened to Storm?

3. What animals did the bears leave alone?

4. How did the wolves hold the animal?

5. Why are bears attracted to the burning paper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would the grouse chicks do at first when mother called, and what happened when they didn't?

2. What situation occurred to make Paulsen do something he didn't want to do?

3. Why was it a gamble when the deer had come into the camp?

4. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

5. What is an "honest dog"?

6. How did Gary know he was in trouble?

7. What did Duberry do?

8. What kinds of time can dogs make on a run?

9. What excited Gary's dogs?

10. What traits did Obeah possess that Paulsen thought made him a good lead dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The woods is a central theme throughout the novel, and plays various roles of education, stimulation, and inspiration. Discuss the roles the woods plays in the novel, and how many times it emerges as one of the most central themes.

Essay Topic 2

Several times, Paulsen discusses an ancient connection with another part of humanity while he is running the dogs. Discuss whether or not this is a valid consideration and thought process, through the argument that human beings have further instincts as ingrained as the fight or flight instinct.

Essay Topic 3

Storm and Paulsen possess a close relationship, to the point where he is nearly a pet as opposed to a working dog. Compare the differences between the way Paulsen discusses his other dogs and the way he refers to Storm. What other dog comes close, and how do they?

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