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

2. What does Dick place in his cache in May?

3. What is the name of the creek where Dick goes fishing after he gets settled in Spike's cabin?

4. Who says "We are not piling up treasures on this earth?"

5. What item does Dick find at the hunters' tent camp that is useful to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Operation Sheep Meat?

2. What happens when Dick cuts his thumb?

3. How does Dick feel about completing the cabin?

4. Why does Dick make a gift for Mary?

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

6. What surprises the teacher and his wife when they visit Dick?

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

8. Why does Dick decide to hunt ram?

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

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

How does Dick turn to the natural world to help him solve his problems and meet his needs in the wilderness? In particular, what uses does he find for a tree burl and driftwood? What other items does Dick create using the natural resources that improves the quality of his life?

Essay Topic 2

Dick says in "Reflections" that he thinks "a man has missed a very deep feeling of satisfaction if he has never created or at least completed something with his own two hands." Identify three things that Dick created with his hands and discuss the satisfaction he receives from this creation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of photographs in the book. Do you think they make an important contribution to his Dick's wilderness experience? How so?

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