View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Dick anticipate letting the fireplace mortar dry before he builds a normal-sized fire?

2. Who does Babe say he will bring along next time he visits in "Freeze-up"?

3. How heavy is Dick's second load of cargo that he hauls to Spike's cabin?

4. What do the hunters have in their canoe as they paddle up the lake on the day Dick builds a small fire in his fireplace?

5. How does Dick describe Babe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dick decide to hunt ram?

2. Describe the jack rabbit Dick sees outside his cabin on May 6th.

3. How does Dick prepare for freeze-up?

4. How does Dick try to help the caribou calf that is separated from its mother?

5. How does Dick feel about completing the cabin?

6. Describe what Dick sees when he enters Spike's cabin.

7. Describe some of Dick's building methods when he constructs his cabin.

8. What is Operation Sheep Meat?

9. What animals does Dick see through his binoculars on his first evening at Twin Lake?

10. What does Dick dislike about the cement for building the fireplace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of celebrations in One Man's Wilderness. How does Dick celebrate traditional occasions as well as personal moments of success? Describe two examples of celebrations that Dick has and discuss their importance to him.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Dick feels about his cabin. What things does he consider when he is deciding the location for it? Is there anything that bothers him about the location? What does he say about it when he sees it in the distance as he is coming home after a day of exploration? What do you think he likes most about his cabin?

Essay Topic 3

What does the encounter with the baby caribou tell you about Dick's nature? What steps does he take to keep the calf safe? How does Dick show his practical side after the calf dies?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 878 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample