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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem does Brian realize he must address in Chapter 8?
(a) The need for appropriate winter clothing.
(b) More fuel for the winter.
(c) More food.
(d) Winterproof his shelter more.

2. What rests on the deer's shoulder as it dies?
(a) Antlers.
(b) Snow.
(c) Nose.
(d) Leaves.

3. While giving thanks, what does Brian determine has been the key to his survival?
(a) The hatchet.
(b) Luck.
(c) Skills.
(d) The bow and arrow.

4. In Chapter 10, what does Brian find that his body seems to be craving?
(a) Protein.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Water.
(d) Fat.

5. As Brian goes looking for the source of the noises from Chapter 15, what does he think about making for himself?
(a) Skis.
(b) Lighter vest.
(c) Pants.
(d) Sled.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, it snows more. What is the maximum accumulation of snow?

2. What was the high temperature during the day when Brian decided to stay overnight away from his camp?

3. What does Brian make a breakfast stew from before working on his second snowshoe?

4. What makes Brian's temples hurt in Chapter 8?

5. How many gunshots does Brian hear in Chapters 12 and 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian get the deer meat back to his camp?

2. What's the status of Brian's clothing at the beginning of Chapter 8?

3. How do the snowshoes change things for Brian?

4. Why does Brian feel as if he has committed murder against the deer, but not the moose?

5. Describe Brian's conflicting thoughts over the dead moose.

6. What problem does Brian experience using the new bow to shoot rabbits?

7. Why does Brian say in Chapter 14, "this is as bad as it gets"?

8. Describe how cold it is in Chapter 15?

9. What does Brian learn about the rabbits in the snow?

10. How does Brian feel about the wolves attack on the moose?

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