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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 does Dick build in May that he is very satisfied with?

2. What wildlife does Dick see that makes him anxious to begin the fireplace project?

3. What does Dick say a person living alone has to do in "The Birth of a Cabin"?

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

5. Why does Dick decide he must hunt on September 20th in "Camp Meat"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick feel about completing the cabin?

2. Why does Dick want to test himself with this wilderness adventure?

3. What is Operation Sheep Meat?

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

5. Describe Dick's first morning in Spike's cabin.

6. What does Dick help Babe with when they get to Port Alsworth?

7. Describe Babe Alsworth's appearance.

8. What does Dick concoct so he can see the animals who come to eat the moose meat he has attached to his sled?

9. On May 27th, why does Dick take his canoe out of storage at Spike's cabin?

10. How does Dick solve his problem with creating a good mortar for the fireplace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the "Boss Hunter" symbolize for Dick? What strong opinions does he have about the hunters and their attitude toward the wilderness? How does Dick try to erase "their stains on the land?"

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

Discuss Dick's view of food and physical exercise. What does he say about eating simply and working up an appetite? What activities does he like to do that keep him healthy and make him appreciate the food he has?

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