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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. In Chapter 29, if MacScott takes four shots at a bulls eye, how many bullets will he have left?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. What would Jack's mother say when he was reluctant to try something new?
(a) Never be afraid.
(b) Give it a try.
(c) Put your big-boy pants on.
(d) You can't succeed if you don't try.

3. What causes Jack to fall down a rocky incline at the end of Chapter 29?
(a) A bullet shot.
(b) A misplaced step.
(c) A snake.
(d) A mouse.

4. In Chapter 17, what does Early think he sees in the stars?
(a) A bass.
(b) His brother's eyes.
(c) A boat like the "Maine."
(d) A beaver.

5. What did one of the boatmen take from Early's pack and keep in Chapter 16?
(a) Knife.
(b) Peanut butter.
(c) Compass.
(d) Sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Early do when he sees Gunnar's scars?

2. In Chapter 16, what did Early and Jack have to load for the boatmen?

3. What type of cigarettes does MacScott smoke?

4. What was Emmaline's favorite poem?

5. What day is it at the beginning of Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gunnar compromise MacScott's dogs' sense of smell?

2. What do Early and Jack have after the barge leaves in Chapter 18?

3. What does Jack think "National Geographic" would say about the path they are taking in Chapter 27?

4. What do Early and Jack see when they find an old logging camp?

5. Why do Jack and Early think the skeleton they find is Martin Johannsen?

6. What was in Martin's room?

7. How does MacScott die?

8. What job are Early and Jack given by the men on the barge?

9. What did the old woman want Early and Jack do and why?

10. At the beginning of Chapter 26, what is Jack reminded about Early?

(see the answer keys)

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