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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Chilikadrotna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What noises does Dick hear the red runt make in "Red Runt"?
(a) Chirping.
(b) Squealing.
(c) Chatter.
(d) Yipping.

2. What does Dick call himself in the opening paragraph of his essay on the red runt?
(a) Companion.
(b) Invader.
(c) Friend.
(d) Equal partner.

3. What does Dick take out from his underground cooler to celebrate the first day of spring?
(a) Frozen raspberry pie.
(b) Bottle of juice.
(c) Jar of blueberries.
(d) Jar of peaches.

4. To write this book, what does Sam Keith use of Dick Proenneke's?
(a) Journals.
(b) Newspaper articles.
(c) Magazine essays.
(d) Books.

5. What is the name of the creek where Dick goes fishing after he gets settled in Spike's cabin?
(a) Winding Creek.
(b) Stillwater Creek.
(c) Hope Creek.
(d) Little Creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dick describe Babe?

2. How does the red runt get into Dick's cache?

3. What is Dick waiting for from Babe Alsworth when he is in Kodiak?

4. What does Dick have for supper the night after exploring the Chilikadrotna River?

5. On September 9th, what does Dick hear at the Boss Hunter's cabin in "Camp Meat"?

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