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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 fast is Brian able to paddle when he gets to the lake where he thinks his friends will be?

2. How far apart does Brian make his stitches?

3. How long does Brian think it will take to cross the lake where he believes his friends are?

4. What type of red meat does Brian hope to find to feed the dog?

5. How long does Brian spend fishing while his food cooks?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is Brian's plan as he packs up and heads north?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Brian like and not like about his Kevlar canoe?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Brian uses his observational skills to discover what awakened him. Discuss Brian's observational skills and how he uses them.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 1 and 2, Brian considers different ways that he and animals hunt. Discuss hunting methods Brian remembers and uses.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 5 and 6, Brian empathizes with the dog. Discuss empathy and how Brian demonstrates empathy.

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