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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what was the name of Paulsen's flight instructor at the end of the chapter?
(a) Bill.
(b) Rob.
(c) Adam.
(d) Joe.

2. In Chapter 3, how often were Paulsen's dogs coated with mosquito repellent?
(a) 3 times a week.
(b) 2 times a week.
(c) Monthly.
(d) Weekly.

3. In Chapter 3, how long did Paulsen and a companion plan to spend laying out a trapline?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 8 days.

4. How fast was the ship that Paulsen was on when he saw a plane ditch in the Pacific?
(a) 5 knots.
(b) 12 knots.
(c) 10 knots.
(d) 7 knots.

5. Where did Paulsen say that he was sitting when he had another experience with a moose?
(a) 1936 Ford truck.
(b) 1941 Dodge truck.
(c) 1938 Ford truck.
(d) 1940 Chevy truck.

6. In Chapter 3, how much did Paulsen itch after being attacked by mosquitoes in his dog kennel?
(a) A week.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

7. When Paulsen and a companion ran into deerflies in Chapter 3, how far could Paulsen not see his companion?
(a) 7 feet.
(b) 14 feet.
(c) 9 feet.
(d) 12. feet.

8. When Paulsen ran his second Ititarod race, how long did the runners have to wait for dog food to be dropped to them?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

9. In Chapter 2, how far did a moose push a truck that Paulsen and a farmer were sitting in?
(a) 35 feet.
(b) 30 feet.
(c) 45 feet.
(d) 40 feet.

10. How old was the man that Paulsen went to help at a ranch northeast of Colorado Springs?
(a) Mid-60s.
(b) 68.
(c) About 40.
(d) 72.

11. In the excerpt from Hatchet at the beginning of Chapter 2, what hits Brian?
(a) Moose.
(b) Elk.
(c) Deer.
(d) Bear.

12. What year did Paulsen see a passenger plane ditch in the Pacific?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1948.

13. How long did Paulsen work on the man from a ranch northeast of Colorado Springs?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) 25 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

14. What was Paulsen wearing in Chapter 3 when he went to check on his dogs?
(a) Sweat pants.
(b) Underwear.
(c) Flannel pajamas.
(d) Boxers.

15. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where was Paulsen living?
(a) Yurt.
(b) Condo.
(c) Sailboat.
(d) Cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Paulsen earn picking potatoes?

2. What was driving Brian crazy in the excerpt from Hatchet at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. In Chapter 2, what was Paulsen's job going to be at the time he had a second encounter with a moose?

4. How old was Paulsen when he first witnessed the madness of a moose?

5. Where had Paulsen spent time in the wilderness woods?

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