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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. Toward evening in Chapter 7, what type of fish does Brian catch?

2. After encountering the first beaver dam, how far do Brian and the dog follow a stream?

3. As Brian is stalking the deer, what almost startles the deer into running?

4. Around what city was a woman jogging, attacked and eaten partially by a wild animal?

5. How much can wolves eat in a single meal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Brian save the rabbit skin?

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

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

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

9. What convinces Brian to help 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 1 and 2, Brian considers different ways that he and animals hunt. Discuss hunting methods Brian remembers and uses.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 8, instinct drives Brian to pack up camp and head north. Discuss instinct and the reliance that Brian places upon instinct.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of Chapter 8, both Brian and the dog realize something is wrong. Discuss why Brian and the dog believe that something is wrong.

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