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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 direction is the buck facing when he dies?

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

3. Where does Brian tie up the dog when he leaves to hunt?

4. Where does Brian put the pelt he skins in Chapter 6?

5. What has Brian seen a bear throw through the air looking for grub worms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What convinces Brian to help the dog?

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

6. How do Brian and the dog share a meal in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 5 and 6, Brian deduces that the dog was injured by a bear. Discuss how Brian uses deductive reason to figure out how the dog was injured.

Essay Topic 3

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

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