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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 big is the ice hole through which polar bears pull seals?

2. Where does Brian pull the canoe to the shore when he moves closer to the dog?

3. How wide is the grapnel hook that Brian uses to anchor his canoe?

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

5. How much does a large bull moose weigh?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Cree Indians usually have dark-haired malamute cross dogs?

2. Why didn't Brian bring a compound bow?

3. What tools did Brian bring with him?

4. Why doesn't Brian worry about camping?

5. In a book published in the 1930s by the government, what did Brian learn about nutritional value and dangers of eating different types of animals and fish?

6. How does Brian feel about the fire he starts with matches?

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

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

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

10. Why does Brian think that a noise he hears in Chapter 1 is a squirrel or a mouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 8, instinct drives Brian to pack up camp and head north. Discuss instinct and the reliance that Brian places upon instinct.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 8, Brian believes that he is coming to a place where men are. Discuss how Brian knows when he is in a place where men are.

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