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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 say a person living alone has to do in "The Birth of a Cabin"?

2. What year did Sam meet Dick?

3. What does Dick use a trotline for?

4. What month is it when Dick meets Babe in Anchorage?

5. What kind of plane does Babe use to fly Dick into the wilderness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dick decide to hunt ram?

2. What happens when Dick cuts his thumb?

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

4. What does Dick do when a bear comes to his cabin?

5. Describe what happens when Dick sets his roof on fire.

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

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

8. What does Babe bring to Dick's on Christmas Day?

9. What makes Dick happy about the door handle of the cache he built?

10. Describe Babe Alsworth's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Dick's role as an observer of the natural world. What are two observations that he always makes in a journal entry or essay? How do these observations allow the reader a better glimpse of Dick's life in the wilderness? Provide textual examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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