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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how tall was the moose that Paulsen saw?
(a) Nearly 7 feet.
(b) About 6 feet.
(c) 5 1/2 feet.
(d) 6 1/2 feet.

2. What did Paulsen say that grouse fed on in Chapter 2?
(a) Cranberries.
(b) Chokeberries.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) Mulberries.

3. Where had Paulsen spent time in the wilderness woods?
(a) Alaska and Canada.
(b) Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York.
(c) Michigan and Canada.
(d) Minnesota, Canada, and Alaska.

4. How many Iditarods did Paulsen run before writing Dogsong?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. How far was a ranch that Paulsen went to from Colorado Springs?
(a) Some 60 miles.
(b) About 70 miles.
(c) 56 miles.
(d) 45 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, where did Paulsen and his wife live?

2. What is the name of a popular character in Paulsen's books?

3. How many heart attack victims did Paulsen see in his first year volunteering in Chapter 1?

4. What season was it when Paulsen first ran into a moose?

5. How far did Paulsen and a farmer have to walk after a moose damaged the truck they were in?

(see the answer key)

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