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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. Where does the Chilikadrotna River begin?

2. What does Dick oil at the end of the book?

3. What position is the mother bear sleeping in when Dick watches her while hiking on Falls Mountain?

4. What words does Dick use to describe the sound of the Chilikadrotna River?

5. Who is Frank Bell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dick find in Frank Bell's cabin?

2. How does the natural world meet Dick's needs?

3. Is Dick proud of his cabin and cache?

4. What happens to Dick when he leaves the wilderness for the first time?

5. Is Dick willing to make friends with the red runt?

6. Describe the bull caribou's attempts to protect himself from insects.

7. Describe the grayling that Dick catches and releases while fly fishing in the river.

8. How does Dick describe the sound of the Chilikadrotna River?

9. Why does Dick intend to leave his cabin for the winter?

10. What does Dick notice about the mother bear and cubs on Falls Mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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