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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. In Chapter 1, how fast was a pilot going when he hit a dirt ridge east of Denver?

2. When Paulsen ran his second Iditarod race, what running of the race was it?

3. In Chapter 2, how far did a moose push a truck that Paulsen and a farmer were sitting in?

4. At the end of Chapter 3, what did Paulsen know killed a man while on a fishing trip?

5. In Chapter 2, how tall was the moose that Paulsen saw?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some other insects that Paulsen said bothered humans?

2. What happened in the excerpt from Hatchet at the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. Which mosquitoes bite, and how many people can one mosquito infect?

4. In Chapter 2, what were some jobs that Paulsen had that enabled him to buy clothing and supplies for school?

5. What might cause madness in moose?

6. Where was Paulsen when he saw a deer kill a boy, and how did he describe the attack?

7. Why are mosquitoes so deadly?

8. What was the first near crash Paulsen had in Chapter 1 after running his first Iditarod?

9. What had Paulsen seen and heard about the viciousness of mosquitoes?

10. What did Paulsen remember about game wardens and hunting season in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each chapter has a descriptive title. Are these title spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

In the Brian books, he suffered attacks from mosquitoes. Why did Paulsen say that mosquitoes were the most deadly creatures to man? What dangers were there because of mosquitoes, especially in warm climates?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Paulsen sometimes hunt or fish out of season? Why was Paulsen grateful for the leniency of game wardens when he was a kid?

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