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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 kill for the dog in Chapter 6?

2. After encountering the first beaver dam, how many more dams do they encounter before coming to another lake?

3. After shooting the deer, how far is it to Brian's camp?

4. What type of weapons did the Cree family that Brian stayed with use?

5. What dog does Brian mention being in a pack with three or four other dogs and run up on a deer, sheep, or child?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Brian so good with a bow?

3. Why does Brian save the rabbit skin?

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

5. What would the Cree do if they encountered a beaver dam in a canoe?

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

7. n Chapter 7, why doesn't Brian shoot a rabbit that is an easy kill?

8. Why does Brian want to make lures to kill trout?

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

10. What does Brian decide to do when the flap of skin is too small to fit over the wound?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Brian uses a monocular to discover what has awakened him. Discuss monoculars and binoculars, and why Brian uses a monocular.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 5 and 6, the dog seems to trust Brian. Discuss why it seems that the dog trusts Brian.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 1 Brian remembers his dreams after his wilderness experience and how they have changed. Discuss Brian's dreams and how they changed.

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