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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. According to the narrator, some hunters get into the habit of getting up early from who or what?

2. What kind of predator follows the meadow mouse?

3. What does the narrator admire while eating lunch?

4. How long do birch trees usually live?

5. Who lives in the hollow oak trees?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are red lanterns and what are they used for?

2. What conclusion does the narrator come to with respect to the lone goose?

3. Who or what is the third enemy of the plover?

4. How does the meadow mouse live in the winter?

5. Why is the narrator unsuccessful in transplanting silphium?

6. What is the main argument of this book?

7. What is the most basic principle of ecology according to the narrator?

8. Why do pines have the reputation of being green year round?

9. What distinction does the narrator make between the muskrat and the geese?

10. Why does a person not return for a second viewing of the "painting" that the author likes to view?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are numerous examples of anthropomorphism in the book. Explain what this term means. Give at least five examples of how the author uses it. Discuss why he uses this technique.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Leopold's view of conservation. What is his definition? What does he consider the weaknesses of conservation? Strengths? Does economic progress and development balance with conservation? According to Leopold, which is winning? What does Leopold think needs to be done?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of governmental policies and regulations with respect to wildlife and wilderness. Are the policies consistent? What interests do they mean to protect - wildlife or people? Or does it depend on the circumstances? What are Leopold's views? Use the migratory birds and grizzly bears as examples.

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