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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Brian finally decide must have caused the dog's injury?
(a) Cougar.
(b) Dog.
(c) Mountain lion.
(d) Bear.

2. How many fish does Brian catch while his other food cooks?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. When does Brian plan to melt something to put on the dog's wound?
(a) Lunch time.
(b) Dinner time.
(c) Evening.
(d) Mid-morning.

4. What does Brian consider boiling up some to sterilize the dog's wound?
(a) Tea.
(b) Mud.
(c) Water.
(d) Disinfectant.

5. In Chapter 8, approximately how far does Brian travel before he finally makes camp?
(a) 45 miles.
(b) 15 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 25 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian believe caused the dog's wound?

2. How many moose does Brian see during the day in Chapter 7?

3. How many stitches are sewn across the top of the wound?

4. Where does Brian put the pelt he skins in Chapter 6?

5. Where does Brian think the dog might have come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how does Brian decide which deer to shoot?

2. Why doesn't Brian think there are any people around when he finds the dog?

3. In Chapter 8, why does Brian pack and leave when he has planned to stay a day or two?

4. What steps does Brian take as he gets ready to close the dog's wound?

5. How do Brian and the dog share a meal in Chapter 7?

6. What does Brian think of Jack London and his writing?

7. Why hadn't Brian ever had a dog?

8. What convinces Brian to help the dog?

9. In a conflict between deer or moose and dogs, which animal is usually the victor?

10. Why is Brian concerned when it is time to leave in Chapter 7?

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