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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 far apart does Brian make his stitches?

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

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

4. How long will Brian wait to cut the stitches from the dog's wound?

5. How many stitches are sewn down the front side?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the dog's first reaction when Brian begins to sew the dog's wound shut?

2. How does Brian prevent the dog from following him in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Brian save the rabbit skin?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Brian cook after he kills the buck?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 1, Brian does a mental inventory of the items he has brought to help him live in the wilderness. Discuss the supplies Brian brought and preparations he made before he went back to the wilderness.

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 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.

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