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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. Brian's sleeping bag is good to approximately what temperature.

2. What makes a "hooonnes" sound?

3. What did the sign over the door of the sporting goods store say?

4. Why had a bear torn out a stump?

5. What does Brian end up doing with the deer head?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Brian's second encounter with the skunk.

2. What does the bear do when Brian kicks at it?

3. Describe the sporting goods store that Brian remembers near his home.

4. What is Brian's history with bears up until the point that he's attacked by one?

5. How does Brian make arrowheads for his arrows?

6. What repairs does Brian make to his shelter in Chapter 7?

7. What does Brian learn about hunting in the rain?

8. In Chapter 2, what is the primary rule of surviving?

9. What happens the first time Brian doesn't make a clean kill?

10. What items does Brian have from the emergency pack from the airplane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe other literary devices in this book, including similes and metaphors.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of territory. Is it only important in the wilderness or is it important elsewhere?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how this book might be different if the main character were female?

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