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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 the arrow goes straight through the young buck, how far does it land from the buck?

3. What does Brian decide to use to stitch the dog's wound?

4. How many fish does Brian catch in the evening in Chapter 7?

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 does Brian save the rabbit skin?

2. After Brian shoots the rabbit, why can't he continue hunting?

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

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

5. How does the dog react when they encounter a mouse?

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

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

8. Why is Brian so good with a bow?

9. What type of bond does Brian finding himself sharing with the dog?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 7, Brian hunts a deer for a meal. Discuss the food that Brian and the dog eat, and their attitudes toward food.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 3 and, Brian demonstrates carefulness in everything he does. Discuss cautiousness, and the ways that Brian is cautious.

Essay Topic 3

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

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