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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. What does Brian hope to observe on the lakes with his monocular?

2. What does Brian listen to as he drifts off to sleep at the end of Chapter 3?

3. How deep is the water where Brian catches his fish in Chapter 2?

4. During Brian's first winter in the bush, how long did he live with a trapping family he met?

5. What does Brian do with the remains of the fish he eats?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it illegal in many states to hunt from canoes?

2. Describe the area where the Smallhorn's live.

3. How do the Inuit hunt seal?

4. How is the dog injured that Brian finds in Chapter 4?

5. What tools did Brian bring with him?

6. What fond memories does Brian have of his first wilderness experience?

7. How does Brian intend to keep up with his studies in the wilderness?

8. What clothes did Brian bring with him?

9. What are most of the lakes like in the north country?

10. Why do the noises and smells of civilization bother Brian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 5 and 6, Brian decides that the dog is used to people. Discuss the reasons why Brian decides that the dog is used to people.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 4, Brian is awakened by a sound. Discuss why it is so important for people and animals to be tuned to react to odd things in the wilderness.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 10 and "The Hunt," Brian decides to hunt the bear. Discuss how and why Brian decides to hunt the bear?

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