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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. What is the name of Alice's pig?

2. In Part 8, how far does Sam think that Alice and the pig may have walked?

3. What type of roof is on Burrough's summer lodge?

4. How often does a wolf pack miss its prey for the number of times it tries?

5. What is Bando's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam want to see goshawks?

2. How does Sam confirm that Alice is going to Rensselaerville Falls?

3. How might the pig be able to take care of Alice?

4. Why does Zella say that Crystal is a good traveling companion for Alice?

5. What do pigs eat?

6. What do Sam and Bando have for their first lunch on the trail in Part 9?

7. What do the Rensselaerville Falls look like?

8. Why isn't Sam discouraged by the results of his sling practice in Part 9?

9. How does Zella try to reassure Sam that Frightful will be okay?

10. How did Alice get a pig?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of Part 13, Sam is concerned for Alice's safety. Where does Sam think Alice is? Why is he concerned about her safety?

Essay Topic 2

Sam is vehemently opposed to having electricity, and Alice is just as determined to get electricity. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having electricity according to Sam and Alice? How would there way of life be improved or hindered?

Essay Topic 3

When Sam moved to the mountain he lived alone and avoided people. How has civilization and people encroached on Sam's mountain? Does he like having more people around?

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